Updating The Firmware - GRAPHTEC FC 4500 Series Service Manual

7.3

Updating the Firmware

Update the firmware to latest version when the main board was replaced or the firmware was updated.
To update the firmware you need to have the following files. In addition, you need to use a computer.
Firmware :FC4500_Vvvv.x (The "vvv" is version number.)
SEND.EXE :Utility to transfer files using Windows
OPS662 :USB Driver software
Preparation
Install the USB Driver software to your computer before upgrading the firmware.
Connect the PC and FC4500 via the USB port.
Unzip the firmware file if it is zip file.
How to update the firmware
(1) Confirm that the Cutting Master 3, the Graphtec Studio or other software is not running on your PC,
which is communicating to the FC4500 during updating the firmware.
(2) Connect a PC and the FC4500 via the USB port.
(3) Set the DIP switch to "Normal mode" or "Adjustment mode."
(4) Press both the "Right" and "Left" POSITION keys while turning on the power. When you hear a short
buzzer tone, release the keys. The LCD will display the following:
(5) Press the F1 (YES) keys to display the following:
The following menu is displayed a few sec:
FC4500-UM-251-9370
FORCE
F1
UPDATE FIRMWARE?
YES
F2
SPEED
FORCE
F1
UPDATING FIRMWARE
DO NOT SWITCH OFF
F2
SPEED
FORCE
F1
PLEASE SEND PROGRAM!
USB
F2
SPEED
OFFSET
NO
QUALITY
OFFSET
QUALITY
OFFSET
QUALITY
92
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F3
F4
F3
F4
F3
F4