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ScreenSHAPER – Video Mapping System
Manual # 26-0208100-00 / Revision E
Starting the Flash File Loader Utility
After the files have been installed the Flash File Loader can be selected to run.
1. Click on the Start button and select Programs.
2. Find the Folsom Research folder and select Flash File Loader.
Preparing to Upgrade the ScreenSHAPER Unit
1. Plug the DB-9 male connector into the port labeled “RS-232” on the back of the ScreenSHAPER unit.
2. Make sure the other end of the cable is attached to the available COM port on the back of the computer
performing the upgrade.
3. In the loader program, click on the RS232 Config menu and select COM Port.
4. In the Communication Settings window, select the COM port the ScreenSHAPER port is attached to by
clicking on the appropriate COM # choice.
5. The ScreenSHAPER RS-232 serial port defaults to a baud rate of 38400 baud (38.4K).
Uploading Files to the ScreenSHAPER Unit
1. Once communications have been established and verified, click on the “Open script file to read and upload”
button to begin the upgrade process.
2. Browse to the location where the “field_upgrade.sld” file is located and click on it. Then click on “Open” to
start transferring the files to the ScreenSHAPER.
3.
A TRANSFER STATUS box will open and show the status of the upload as it progresses.
4. After several minutes, the loader utility will inform the user that the process is complete.
5. Power cycle the ScreenSHAPER.
