User Guide V0.90
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Upgrading the programmer firmware
This programmer features upgradable firmware technology which allows the actual control
code within the programmer to be updated in the field. Upgrading the programmer
firmware allows new features, new device algorithms and bug corrections to be added to
the product in the future by means of a straightforward Windows reprogramming utility,
without having to return the product to Equinox. All new programmers are shipped with the
latest firmware from Equinox, but if your system has been purchased from a distributor and
has been in stock for a long period of time, it may be that the firmware version is
out-of-date.
How do I check what version of firmware my programmer is
running?
i. Make sure the programmer is plugged into a spare COM port and is powered up
ii. Launch the GEMINI software -> The software should display “On Line”
iii. Select <Options><Programmer Info> -> The firmware revision and date of loading are
displayed.
iv. Alternatively, select <Options><Create Library Info> and a text file is created containing all
the programmer settings
How do I update the programmer firmware?
If the firmware version of your programmer is older than that on the Equinox Web Site,
please download the new files from the ‘Software Updates’ page. It is important that you
download both the latest ‘gemini.exe’ and ‘configit.exe’ programs. If you follow the
instructions supplied with the ‘configit.exe’ program, the whole process should take less than
2 minutes.
What do I do if there any problems?
If the firmware update fails for any reason, please check the instructions supplied with
‘configit.exe’ in the first instance. If the problem persists or the program reports that a code
is needed from Equinox, please e-mail or fax the full details below to Equinox, and we will
attempt to get you up and running as quickly as we can.
Details required:
Name, Company name, telephone number, fax number, e-mail, place of purchase,
programmer serial number (usually printed on a label on the programmer) and any update
code you are prompted to send.
Please note:
It is possible that the firmware upgrade process may fail and there might be a
delay in receiving license codes back from Equinox.
PLEASE DO NOT
attempt to upgrade
your firmware if your immediate design process depends on it!
