Firmware Upgrade - Datalogic AMT58*-PN Series Instruction Manual

15.1 Firmware upgrade

WARNING
Firmware upgrading process has to be accomplished by skilled and
competent personnel. It is mandatory to perform the upgrade
according to the instructions provided in this section.
Before installation always ascertain that the firmware program is
compatible with the hardware and software of the device.
Furthermore never turn off power during flash upgrade. In case of
flash upgrade error, the program is lost irreversibly (there is not a
bootloader) and the device must be sent back to Datalogic
Automation for restoring.
This operation allows to upgrade the unit firmware by downloading
upgrading data to the flash memory.
Firmware is a software program which controls the functions and
operation of a device; the firmware program, sometimes referred to
as "user program", is stored in the flash memory integrated inside the
unit. These encoders are designed so that the firmware can be easily
updated by the user himself. This allows Datalogic Automation to
make new improved firmware programs available during the lifetime
of the product.
Typical reasons for the release of new firmware programs are the
necessity to make corrections, improve and even add new
functionalities to the device.
The firmware upgrading program consists of a single file having .BIN
extension. It is released by Datalogic Automation s.r.l Technical
Assistance.
If the latest firmware version is already installed in the unit, you do
not need to proceed with any new firmware installation. Current
firmware version can be verified in the Encoder Specific Profile
Parameters page after connection to the web server.
NOTE
If you are not confident that you can perform the update successfully
please contact Datalogic Automation s.r.l. Technical Assistance.
Before proceeding with the firmware upgrade please ascertain that
the following requirements are fully satisfied:
 the encoder is connected to the network;
 the encoder has valid device name and IP address;
 the PC is connected both to the network and the IO controller;
 a web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari,
Opera, ...) is installed in the PC or device used for connection;
 you have the SW_PN.EXE executable file;

you have the .BIN file for firmware upgrade.
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