6. Firmware Upload and Update
Procedure
6.1.
Reprogramming the Modules
Before You Start
A Neuron processing module's functionality is decided by 2 parts: the hardware platform and the
software (a.k.a. firmware) that resides on the hardware platform. Changing the firmware of the module
means changing the way the module functions. To keep improving quality and to respond to our
customers' requests, EVS sometimes releases new software revisions. These Neuron firmware revisions
are formatted in 1 file per revision, with an .npf extension. The .npf files can be downloaded from our
website,
, or received via e-mail from our support, so that the modules can be
updated and reprogrammed locally.
Choosing .npf Files
Not all .npf files are compatible with all hardware platforms. To know for certain that you are choosing a
compatible .npf file, you have to know the hardware revision of your module. This revision number can
be found in the settings menu via Cortex (EVS’s control software). Select the module in the system view,
click the 'object browser' tab and check ‘hardware revision’).
Knowing the hardware revision number, you can go to our website and visit our firmware download
section at
. Here you select the module you wish to upgrade. You will see a list
of available firmware upgrades of this particular module. The firmware files that are compatible with your
module should display your module’s hardware revision number in the table next to “Hardware versions”.
If this is not the case, you will not be able to upgrade your module with that file.
Requirements
For reprogramming or upgrading modules, you need EVS Cortex or Cerebrum (referred to as Cortex from
here on forward) installed on a PC or laptop which is connected to the same network to which the
module is connected. You can download the program free of charge from our
.
For this module you need to use Cortex or Cerebrum version v2.00 or later.
Use Cortex or Cerebrum version 2.00 or later. This software can be downloaded from our
website:
The module should also be updated locally (direct connection) through the control Ethernet
connector of the backplane. You can download the CLFs from our website (
).
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