FIRMWARE UPGRADE
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FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Firmware upgrade
EVO Cam includes a Firmware Upgrade Function
allowing users to install new versions of the firmware.
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Make a directory called “Upgrade” in a USB memory
stick. If the directory already exists then delete all the
.bin files from that directory.
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Copy the two upgrade files to this “Upgrade” directory.
The files should be in the format “ARMxxxx.bin” and
“FPGAxxxx.bin”. The “xxxx” shows the version number.
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To enter the Firmware Upgrade Function, power up
the system with the front panel Zoom In and Zoom
Out buttons pressed.
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The system will make a sequence of 5 beeps upon
entry to the Firmware Upgrade Function.
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A beeping sound will be emitted until a USB Flash
Drive is detected. If no drive is detected the system
will timeout after approximately 20 seconds and turn
on normally.
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To exit the Firmware Upgrade function before the USB
drive is detected, simply power cycle the system by
pressing the Power Button.
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When the USB memory stick is detected, the Firmware
Upgrade Function searches the “Upgrade” directory
for the 1st file with the name format “ARMxxxx.bin”
and upgrades the ARM processor.
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The Firmware Upgrade Function then searches for
the 1st file with the name format “FPGAxxxx.bin”
and upgrades the FPGA Firmware.
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NB:
- The Firmware Upgrade Function will use the 1st
file with the correct name format it finds. Therefore
it is recommended that you only have the firmware
version that you want to install in the “Upgrade”
directory and not multiple versions.
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During the upgrade process beeping sounds will be
emitted indicating progress.
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When the upgrade is complete the system will
automatically restart with the new version.
Lighting controller firmware update
In addition to the standard upgrade, the light control
can be upgraded with new firmware. To upgrade the
light control firmware:
Copy the EVOLxxx.bin into the Upgrade directory on a
USB drive.
Power off the system, then press and hold the Menu,
Zoom in and Power button until 4 quick beeps are heard.
The system will start normally until the USB flash drive is
detected; it will then enter the light control upgrade mode
and display “UPGRADE IN PROGRESS” and emit a number
of beeps whilst the upgrade is uploaded and applied.
When the upgrade is complete the unit will emit a longer
beep and briefly display “UPGRADE FINISHED”.
Use the illumination controls to re-set the illumination
level after the upgrade.
Important
If the USB memory stick is removed during the upgrade
process or contains a corrupt file, the system will not
restart and the upgrade process will have to be repeated.