Required Support Resources; Sps-500 Program Components; How To Verify Software Versions - Sam4s SPS-500 Series Program Reference Manual

Required Support Resources

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A PC with a SD Memory Card reader or a USB memory stick. The SD/USB memory provides the
most convenient method of updating the SPS-500 application software and also can be used for
program loading/saving, capturing SPS-500 screens for documentation purposes and transferring
bitmap images to the SPS-500. (CRS supplies SD cards/readers: P/N 520004 - SanDisk SD 512mb
card; P/N 520002 - SanDisk Mobilemate SD+ 5-N-1 card reader/writer, P/N 520005 USB 2gb, P/N
5200026 USB 512mb.)
NOTE: SD cards must be formatted as FAT 32. To avoid compatibility issues, CRS recommends
that you purchase SD cards from CRS.
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Download the appropriate files from the SPS-500 dealer support page at www.crs-usa.com.

SPS-500 Program Components

In most cases, the application program will be the only program that will require updating.
1. Application Program – This program will be frequently updated as features and operations are
changed. (Do not confuse the application program with the end-user program, which consists of the
files and setting prepared for an end user installation.)
2. MICOM – The MICOM is supported by it's own flash memory. MICOM controls LCD brightness,
touch screen, buzzer and MSR. It is anticipated that this program area will remain stable. You will be
notified in the case that this program changes.
3. The Boot Area program is executed on power-on. It initializes hardware and loads the OS (Linux) to
main memory. It is anticipated that this program area will remain stable. You will be notified in the
case that this program changes.
4. KERNAL version 1.00 and RAMDISK version 1.00. You will be notified in the case that these
programs change.

How to Verify Software Versions

1. Turn the key lock to the S position. (Note: the application version can be displayed by touching the
X/Time (@/For) key in R position.)
2. From the S Mode menu, touch Self Test and then touch version. The Version screen Displays:
3. Review the version information displayed. Touch CLOSE to exit.
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