4.3 Firmware Update via Serial RS-232 Interface
4.3.1
System Requirements
Serial RS-232 port on the computer (D-Sub, 9-pin, m)
Serial 1:1 cable with D-Sub connectors, 9-pin, m-f (not in scope of supply of the
Evaluation Board)
Operating system Windows 10, 8.1 (32/64-bit)
Free available Windows program Flash Magic (
)
Firmware file in hex format (
*.hex
)
4.3.2
Activating the Flash Mode
Do the following to set the PCAN-MicroMod FD to flash mode for RS-232:
1. Make sure that the Evaluation Board is supplied with power (
Power
LED on the
Evaluation Board is on).
2. Press and hold the button for the
Serial
flash mode.
3. Press the
Reset
button briefly.
4. Keep the button for the flash mode pressed for at least 1 second and then
release it.
LEDs A and B on the MicroMod FD stay off.
4.3.3
Uploading the Firmware
Note:
When doing a firmware update, take care of the settings
in the flash program, especially the used addresses. Otherwise
parts of the previous firmware in the flash memory can be unin-
tentionally deleted or overwritten (e.g. the CAN bootloader in
the address range 0x0000-0x7fff).
4 Firmware Update of the PCAN-MicroMod FD
PCAN-MicroMod FD Evaluation Board
User Manual 1.1.0
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