Orbit Reader 20
– User guide
Version 2.10
Orbit Research
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21.1 Download firmware package
To download a Firmware Upgrade Package for the Orbit Reader 20:
1. Go to the Orbit Research Support webpage
http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-20-support/
2. For the most current version, select Download Most Recent Firmware.
http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-20-support/orbit-
). Alternatively, to download an older firmware
version, select Download previous firmware release versions, and select
the Upgrade Package of your choice. (
http://www.orbitresearch.com/old-
3. Select OR20 Firmware Upgrade Package vB0.00.00.XXrYY.
4. Save the zip file to your PC.
When the download is complete, follow these steps:
1.
Open the folder on your computer where the firmware file was
downloaded. This is usually your Downloads folder.
2.
Right click on the file and choose "Extract all" *OR* select the file by
arrowing to it, press the application key and choose "Extract all" from the
Context menu.
3.
Follow the dialog steps to extract the it to a folder of your choice.
When finished, your chosen folder should contain a folder named after the
version of the release, for example, OR20_XX.XX.XX. Make a note of the
location of this folder for use in the next section of this document.
For information about bugs, fixes, and additions to the software, see the latest
version's Release Notes on the Orbit Research Firmware. Download the
webpage at
http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-20-support/orbit-
21.2 Using the Windows PC Upgrade Utility
The following is required to perform the upgrade to the Orbit Reader 20 with a
PC:
1. Orbit Reader 20 unit
2. Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable
3. A PC running Windows XP or later
4. The Orbit Reader 20 Upgrade Utility file found in the Orbit Reader 20
folder (see Download firmware package).
5.
Orbit Reader 20 Release Bin file found in the Orbit Reader 20 folder (see
Download firmware package).
To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the Orbit Reader 20 is turned off.