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Appendix 2 Reprogramming GXGxxx modules
Before you start
Functionality
explanation
A Synapse card’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 cards means changing the way the
card functions. To keep improving quality and to answer our customer’s
demands, EVS sometimes releases new software revisions of Synapse
cards. These software revisions are formatted in 1 file per revision, with a
.spf extension. Customers can download these .spf files from our website,
or receive them via e-mail from our support so they can upgrade or
reprogram their own cards.
Choosing .spf files
Not all .spf files are compatible with all hardware platforms. To know for
certain that you are choosing a compatible .spf file you have to know the
hardware revision of your card. This revision number can be found in the
menu of the card via the control panel on the frames (select card, select
‘about’, check HW number) or via Cortex (EVS’s control software)
(select frame, select card, select ‘Identity’, check ‘hardware rev’).
Knowing the hardware revision number, you can go to
https://mi‐sftp.evs.com/. Here you select the card you wish to upgrade.
You will see a list of available firmware upgrades of this particular card.
The firmware files that are compatible with your card should display your
card’s hardware revision number in table next to “Hardware versions”. If
this is not the case you will not be able to upgrade your card with that file.
Requirements
For reprogramming or upgrading cards, you need the Cortex program
installed on a PC or laptop which is connected to the same network to
which the card is connected also. You can download the program free of
charge from our website. For this this card you need to use Cortex version
v1.091 or later. Updating the card must be done locally (direct
connection) through the Ethernet of the backplane. The bottom Ethernet
connection must be used.
Using Cortex help
files
This manual describes how to upgrade cards using Cortex. When you are
using Cortex and require card further instructions, please refer to the
Cortex help files (select ‘Card’ in the menu > select ‘Upload Firmware’
(the firmware uploading window will open) > press F1).
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