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Firmware Update
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Firmware Update
From time to time Vescent will issue new releases of firmware for the SLICE products. Below are
instructions on upgrading the SLICE-QT firmware. Please follow these instructions carefully.
Document Last Updated on 2021/08/26 14:26
Links
SLICE-QT Quick Start
SLICE-QT Manual
SLICE-QT API
SLICE-QT web page
Firmware download ftp site
Firmware Update Instructions
For SLICE-QT firmware versions 1.29 and lower, updating the firmware will reset
all stored parameters (PID loop parameters, etc.). Before beginning a firmware
update, manually record all settings for all channels. Versions 1.30 and higher will
automatically store this information.
Connecting to Host PC
Create a folder on your PC named C:\Vescent\SLICE-QT\SLICE-QT-0001.
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Copy the latest firmware update .zip file from the
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step 1. It will contain the latest firmware and GUI revisions.
The zipped file will contain a .dfu file (System Controller firmware) and will be named
SystemController-x-x.dfu where x-x will be the version number of the firmware and a .hex file
named 90-00001-upgrade-QT-x-x.hex where x-x will be the version number of the firmware.
Intentionally left blank.
3.
Determine the COM port number for the SLICE unit’s USB connection. (You can skip this step if
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you already know which COM port is assigned to your SLICE unit.)
If the SLICE unit’s USB cable is connected to the PC, unplug it.
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Open a Windows Command Prompt console
2.
Press the Windows Start Button
1.
Type cmd.exe in the box that says “Search programs and files”
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Press the <Enter> key
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At the command prompt type “powershell” and press the <Enter> key
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You should see a window like the one shown in
with PS preceding the
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command prompt
