F1K5-DISS – User’s Manual
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3.
Firmware Update
If a firmware update is necessary, this can be done using Firmware-Update.exe
utility. It requires the C run-time libraries (CRT), if not already installed you can do it
by running “vcredist_x86.exe” which can be found in the same directory ad firmware
update utility on supplied USB Flash drive.
3.1
Firmware Update Procedure
Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A
firmware update is a file with a “.hex” extension. Preferably save it in the same directory
of Firmware-Update.exe utility.
To perform the update F1K5-DISS must be connected to FAST-PS-1K5 which
must be switched on with its output disabled. Never try to update if FAST-PS-1K5
output is not disabled.
Connect the computer's USB port to the F1K5-DISS’s USB-B port with a USB
cable.
Using Windows Device Manager identify COM port number - locate Ports (COM
& LPT) in the list, expand it and check for USB Serial Port. Open Command Prompt
(CMD) and change directory to folder where Firmware-Update.exe resides.
Launch update utility with following parameters:
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a <file> firmware update filename with path - mandatory
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p COM<num> e.g. COM9 - mandatory
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b <num> baud rate – optional
Firmware update takes ~30 seconds with default baud rate. After successful
completion front panel status led turns blinking green and the module is ready to use.
