D.5. Downloading new application firmware
The TR40xx’s internal firmware can be upgraded in the field via a so-called Application Download Port.
We are constantly working on the TR40xx functionality enhancement, so a new firmware version is normally
released every half year. You are advised to register at
so we can let you
when the new improved firmware version is available.
D.5.1. Obtaining the most recent firmware version
New versions of the firmware developed by ProxData are posted at
www.proxdata.com/downloads.htm
There is normally an accompanying history information specifying exactly what changes has been made to
the new firmware compared to the previous releases.
D.5.2. Checking currently loaded firmware version
Before attempting to install a new firmware, always check the firmware that is currently loaded into your
TR40xx. All firmware versions developed by the ProxData are assigned ascending version numbers. The
TR40xx displays the version number of the currently loaded firmware at the startup. The Monitor
screen
displayed for a couple of seconds after the power-up looks somewhat like this:
MONITOR (v2.0)
Starting app:
TimeRec V3.30
Please, wait...
Third line in the screen above displays current firmware version (“TimeRec V3.30”). If
offers a newer version of the firmware and you think that new features offered are useful
to you, then you can upgrade your TR40xx.
D.5.3. Downloading new firmware file
The application file is downloaded onto the TR40xx using a special Download Cable, a standard Serial
Cable (both included with every TR40xx), and a PC running any communications software supporting a
Summary of Contents for TR4020
Page 72: ...72 Machine Number See Machine Number Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 74: ...74 Time See Time Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 75: ...75 Date See Date Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 77: ...77 Bell duration See Bell duration Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 78: ...78 Bell Table See Edit bell table Clear bell table Programming Mode Menu Items ...
Page 80: ...80 Default shift See Default shift Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 81: ...81 Lock activation duration See Lock activation duration Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 82: ...82 Internal reader prefix See Prefix to match Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 83: ...83 Internal reader extract from character See From character Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 85: ...85 External scanner prefix See Prefix to match Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 86: ...86 External scanner extract from character See From character Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 88: ...88 External scanner start character See Start character Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 89: ...89 External scanner end character See End character Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 90: ...90 External scanner baudrate See Baudrate Programming Mode Menu Item ...
Page 120: ...120 Initializing The System Reset is in progress Please wait for a while ...