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APPENDIX E. DOWNLOADING
The MICR Plus uses flash memory to store all of its firmware. This technical feature allows
firmware changes to be downloaded to the MICR Plus through the RS-232 Host port. The
firmware changes are implemented by MagTek and they are distributed in the form of a special
file called the BIN file (a file with the .BIN extension). This file can then be downloaded to the
MICR Plus with some tools provided by MagTek. The downloading procedure is described
below.
REQUIREMENTS
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Laptop or PC
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MICR Plus, RS-232 interface
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Interface cable, DB25, female, Part Number 22617504 or
Interface cable, DB9, female, part Number 22617506
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AC power adapter with cable, 120V AC to 12 VAC, 1 amp, Part Number 6430050
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Program Mode Insta-Change check for MICR Plus, Part Number 96530022
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Software Utility for Downloading , PROGMICR.EXE, Part Number 22596805
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The BIN file to be downloaded, provided by MagTek
PROCEDURE
1.
On the interface cable, connect the DB25/DB9 connector to serial communications port on
the PC. Make a note of the port you are using.
2.
On the interface cable, connect the 8-pin RJ connector to the RS-232 Host port.
3.
On the AC power adapter, connect the jack to the plug on the MICR Plus.
4.
On the AC power adapter, connect the plug to the wall outlet.
5.
On the PC, create a directory or folder for the MICR Plus. Copy the PROGMICR.EXE
program and the BIN file to this directory or folder.
6.
Read the Program Mode Insta-Change check through the MICR Plus. The LED indicator
will blink red/green fast.
7.
On the PC, download the BIN file to the MICR Plus by typing:
PROGMICR xxxxxxxx.BIN
(for COMM1)
PROGMICR xxxxxxxx.BIN /2
(for COMM2)
While the BIN file is being downloaded to the MICR Plus, there will be a series of dots on the
screen and the LED indicator will blink red/green slow. When the download is complete, the
LED indicator will be a steady green and there will be a 4-digit CRC number on the screen.
Please make a note of this number for verification.
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