Camera Firmware; Determining Firmware Version; Upgrading Camera Firmware - FLIR GRASSHOPPER 3 Series Technical Reference

5.5

Camera Firmware

Firmware is programming that is inserted into the programmable read- only memory (programmable ROM) of
most cameras. Firmware is created and tested like software. When ready, it can be distributed like other software
and installed in the programmable read-only memory by the user.
The latest firmware versions often include significant bug fixes and feature enhancements. To determine the
changes made in a specific firmware version, consult the Release Notes.
Firmware is identified by a version number, a build date, and a description.
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5.5.1

Determining Firmware Version

To determine the firmware version number of your camera:
In FlyCapture, open the Camera Control dialog and click on Camera Information.
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If you're implementing your own code, use flycaptureGetCameraRegister().
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Query the GenICam Device Control feature DeviceFirmwareVersion.
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5.5.2

Upgrading Camera Firmware

Camera firmware can be upgraded or downgraded to later or earlier versions using the UpdatorGUI program that is
bundled with the FlyCapture SDK available from our
Before upgrading firmware:
Ensure that FlyCapture2.dll is installed in the same directory as UpdatorGUI3.
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Download the firmware file from our
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To upgrade the firmware using FlyCapture:
1. Start Menu-->All Programs-->Point Grey FlyCapture2 SDK-->Utilities-->UpdatorGUI
2. Select the camera from the list at the top.
3. Click Open to select the firmware file.
4. Click Update.
5. Click Yes to continue.
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