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Now select the desired file and click „Open“. In a first step, the Flash Loader reads the metadata in the file
header and displays them:
Embedded Version:
This parameter has been embedded into the firmware file during the file creation
process. The Flash Loader checks it against the version information read back from the controller.
Module Name:
A string describing the target module this firmware is intended for. The Flash Loader checks
it against the fixed string „CTR5501“.
Description:
Describes and further qualifies the firmware file (e.g. „Release“, „Beta Test“, etc.
The Flash Loader now brings up the following dialog, containing the above information, and requests a con-
firmation for download.
Picture 2–21: Loading the firmware file
2.9.2.7 Downloading
This involves two steps:
a) Reading the complete firmware file and converting it into an appropriate format for downloading to the controller
This is performed automatically on load by the tool.
Picture 2–22: Reading the firmware file