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PGRADING THE
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IRMWARE
Upgrading FocusBT Firmware via the Access Point Device
With MetroSet
2
, scanner firmware upgrades can be accomplished through the
communication link between the access point device and scanner.
This feature
is not supported in scanners using the CodeXML protocol.
The scanner
must be in Metro protocol mode.
Do not
use the standard cable supplied with Keyboard Wedge, USB or
RS485
Access Point interface kits for firmware upgrades. If using
RS232 for the upgrade process, the standard RS232 cable provided
with the scanner can be used.
To upgrade the firmware in FocusBT via the access point device:
1. Plug the unit into a serial communication port on the host system.
2. Start the MetroSet
2
software
.
3. Click on the plus sign (+) next to
POS Scanners
to expand the supported
scanner list.
4. Choose
the
Focus BT with Access Point
from the list.
5. Click on the
Configure
Focus BT with Access Point Scanner
button.
6. Select the interface from the Prompt Window.
7. Choose
FocusBT
from the options list located on the left side of the screen
to upgrade FocusBT firmware.
8. Click on the
Select File
button in the window.
9. Locate and open the flash upgrade file supplied by Metrologic.
10. Select the COM port that the scanner is connected to on the host system.
11. Verify the settings listed in the Flash Utility window.
12. Click on the
Flash Scanner
button to begin the flash upgrade.
13. A message will appear on the screen when the upgrade is complete.
Metrologic's customer service department can be reached at
1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876.
MetroSet
2
is available for download, at no additional cost, from
http://www.metrologic.com/corporate/download
.
