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Modus M28Z Table English Rev 1
Firmware Upgrade
The Modus M28Z includes a Firmware Upgrade Function allowing end users to
install new versions of the firmware which includes new feature additions and bug
fixes.
1. Make a directory called
“Upgrade” in the USB Flash Drive. If the directory
already exists then delete all the files from that directory.
2.
Copy the two upgrade files to this “Upgrade” directory. The files should be in
the format “ARMxxxx.Bin” and “FPGAxxxx.Bin”. The “xxxx” shows the version
number.
3. To enter the Firmware Upgrade Function, power up the system with the front
panel Zoom Up and Zoom Down arrow keys pressed.
4. The system will make a long sound upon entry to the Firmware Upgrade
Function.
5. The light will flash on and off and a beeping sound will be emitted until a USB
Flash Drive is detected. If no drove is detected the system will timeout after
approx. 30 seconds and boot normally.
6. If you want to exit the Firmware Upgrade function, simply power cycle the
system by pressing the Power Button.
7. When the USB Flash Drive is detected
a.
The Firmware Upgrade Function searches the “Upgrade” directory for
the 1st file with the name format “ARMxxxx.Bin” and upgrades the ARM
processor.
b. The Firmware Upgrade Function then searches for the 1st file with the
name format “FPGAxxxx.Bin” and upgrades the FPGA Firmware.
8. NB:- The Firmware Upgrade Function will use the 1st file with the correct
name format it finds. Therefore it is recommended that you only have the
firmware version that you want to i
nstall in the “Upgrade” directory and not
multiple versions.
9. During the upgrade process beeping sounds will be emitted indicating
progress.
10.
When the upgrade is complete the system will automatically restart with
the new version.
Important
If the USB Flash drive is removed during the upgrade process or has a corrupt file
the system will not start and the upgrade process will have to be repeated.
