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Firmware Update
The firmware should be updated when a new version is released. The firmware can be obtained from CEM’s website
www.cem.com. CEM recommends that one user be responsible for updating the firmware.
1. Create a TechNet account. If a TechNet account has been created, proceed to step 2.
a. Access the website
www.cem.com
.
b. Locate “Create Customer Account” on the right side of the screen.
c. Select “Create Customer Account.”
d. Supply the appropriate information. The product tag is located on the serial tag on the back of the Discover
SP-D Clinical.
e. Once all information is entered, select “Submit.”
NOTE:
If the product tag cannot be located, contact CEM Corporation at 800-726-3331 or 704-821-7015.
2. Access the CEM website
www.cem.com
.
3. Using a computer, create a folder titled “CEM” on the USB flash drive.
CAUTION
Only the USB flash drive supplied with the SP-D Clinical is compatible with the instrument software.
4. Copy the supplied firmware and bootloader file into the “CEM” folder on the USB flash drive. The files can be
obtained from CEM’s website www.cem.com.
Note:
Bootloader files will follow the CEMLoader_X.X format, and firmware files will follow the “Evolution_DSXAXX.XX
format).
5. Turn the instrument off.
6. If applicable, remove the small side cover from the right side of the instrument.
7. Place the USB flash drive into one of the USB ports on the right side of the instrument.
.
8. Turn the instrument on. A screen will appear with the file names listed.
NOTE:
If the firmware version desired does not appear on the screen, repeat steps 1 through 3 using the second
USB port. If the appropriate firmware version still does not appear on the screen, contact the CEM Service Department.
9. Use “+/-” keys to select the appropriate bootloader version.
10. Press the ENTER key.
CAUTION
Do not remove the memory stick from the USB port during the firmware update. Removal of the USB flash drive
prior to completion of firmware update will corrupt the data on the memory stick and will also corrupt the system
firmware.
11. The bootloader file will automatically be loaded into the instrument. Progress will be displayed with a progress bar on
the bottom of the screen. Once it is complete, the screen displaying the files will be displayed again.
12. Use the “+/-” keys to select the appropriate firmware version.