Firmware Updates; Figure 8-1: Firmware Update Gui - Focal 914-HDE User Manual

Firmware Updates

If the factory has recommended a firmware update, these are the instructions to perform the update via the
diagnostic interface.
1. Receive both the 914-0401-01_FW_UPDATER_GUI_Release.7z installer and the new firmware
revision *.bin from Focal.
2. Decompress the 914-0401-01_FW_UPDATER_GUI_Release.7z file to the computer you plan to use
to update the 914 cards. If the file you received contains an 'x' in the file extension, remove it.
3. Save the firmware *.bin file to the same computer
4. Connect the diagnostic port on the card to be updated to a COM port on the computer as per
section 3 of this manual:
a. J8 on the 914-HDE
b. J7 on the 914-VDX
5. Ensure the card is powered OFF.
6. Run the "Model914FWUpdater.exe" application.
7. Select the COM port that is connected to RS232 Diagnostic port J8 on the 914 card.
8. Select the Model # to be updated (914-HDE, VDX, etc...).
9. Select "Clear Flash".
10. Select the firmware *.bin file.
11. Press "Start FW Update".
12. Power up the 914 card.
13. Wait for the update to complete (several minutes).
14. Power down the 914 card (it must be power cycled to take effect).
15. Repeat for all 914 cards that require an update, linked pairs must both have the same firmware
version.
Focal Technologies Corporation
A Moog Inc. Company

Figure 8-1: Firmware Update GUI

Model 914-HDE User Manual
Document Number: 914-0601-00 Rev. 4.0
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