Firmware - Microscan MS-1 Integration Manual

Firmware

Firmware
Firmware Update
Application code versions are specific to your MS-1. Consult with your sales representative
before downloading application code. If needed, application code will be sent to you in the
form of an *.mhx file.
Contact Microscan's help desk if you have difficulty downloading application code to the
MS-1: helpdesk@microscan.com
Downloading Application Code to the MS-1 with a Demo Board
1. Connect to the MS-1 via ESP.
2. Verify your current firmware using
3. Set the demo board's mode switch (S2) to the Firmware Update position (down;
away from the scan engine).
4. There are two options for connecting and powering the scan engine and demo board:
Option 1: Connect the demo board interface cable by plugging the RJ45 connector
into the demo board and plugging the RS-232 connector into the host computer. Plug
the 5VDC power supply into the DC jack on the demo board interface cable.
Option 2: Connect the demo board interface cable by plugging the RJ45 connector
into the demo board, plugging the RS-232 connector into an IC-3USB adapter (98-000051-01),
and plugging the IC-3USB adapter into a USB port on the host computer. The USB
connection will power the scan engine and demo board.
5. Click the Start button in ESP Utilities to open the firmware update utility.
6. Select MS-1 from the Target Device dropdown menu.
7. Select 8MHz from the Crystal Frequency dropdown menu.
8. Select the new firmware file from the Hex File dropdown menu.
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Firmware Verification
MS-1 Scan Engine Integration Manual
in ESP Utilities.
Click the Start button in
ESP Utilities to open the
firmware update utility.