
Appendix 4: Reprogramming UXU and GXG
Modules
Before You Start
Functional Explanation
A Synapse card’s functionality is decided by 2 factors: the hardware platform and the software (a.k.a.
firmware) that resides on the hardware platform. Changing the firmware of the cards changes the way
the card functions. To keep improving quality and in response to our customer’s requirements, 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 EVS Support, to be able to 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
>
About
to check the HW
number) or via Cortex (EVS’s control software) (select
Frame
,
Card
, select
Identity
and check the
hardware rev).
Knowing the hardware revision number, you can go to our website (www.evs.com) and visit our
download area. Here you can select the card you wish to upgrade. You will see a list of available
firmware upgrades for this particular card. The firmware files that are compatible with your card will
display your card’s hardware revision number in a 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 will need the Cortex program installed on a PC or laptop
which is connected to the same network as the card. You can download the program free of charge from
our website. For 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
further instructions, please refer to the Cortex help files (select
Card
>
Upload Firmware
in the menu.
The firmware uploading window will open. Then press
F1
).
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