Pike Technical Manual
V5.2.0
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Firmware update
Firmware update
Firmware updates can be carried out via FireWire cable without opening the cam-
era.
Extended version number (FPGA/μC)
The new extended version number (Pike firmware 3.x and later) for microcon-
troller and FPGA firmware has the following format (4 parts separated by peri-
ods; each part consists of two digits):
Special.Major.Minor.Bugfix
or
xx.xx.xx.xx
Note
For further information:
•
Read the application note:
How to update Guppy/Pike/Stingray firmware
at Allied Vision website or
•
Contact your local dealer.
www
http://www.alliedvision.com
Digit
Description
1st part: Special
Omitted if zero
Indicates customer specific versions
(OEM variants). Each customer has its
own number.
2nd part: Major
Indicates big changes
Old: represented the number before
the dot
Table 202: New version number (microcontroller and FPGA)