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Vescent Photonics SLICE-QT Firmware Update

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2022/04/16 22:57
From time to time Vescent will issue new releases of firmware for the SLICE products. Below are
instructions on upgrading the SLICE-QT firmware. Please follow these instructions carefully.
Document Last Updated on 2021/08/26 14:26
Links
SLICE-QT Quick Start
SLICE-QT Manual
SLICE-QT API
SLICE-QT web page
Firmware download ftp site

Firmware Update Instructions

For SLICE-QT firmware versions 1.29 and lower, updating the firmware will reset
all stored parameters (PID loop parameters, etc.). Before beginning a firmware
update, manually record all settings for all channels. Versions 1.30 and higher will
automatically store this information.

Connecting to Host PC

1.
Create a folder on your PC named C:\Vescent\SLICE-QT\SLICE-QT-0001.
2.
Copy the latest firmware update .zip file from the
step 1. It will contain the latest firmware and GUI revisions.
The zipped file will contain a .dfu file (System Controller firmware) and will be named
SystemController-x-x.dfu where x-x will be the version number of the firmware and a .hex file
named 90-00001-upgrade-QT-x-x.hex where x-x will be the version number of the firmware.
3.
Intentionally left blank.
4.
Determine the COM port number for the SLICE unit's USB connection. (You can skip this step if
you already know which COM port is assigned to your SLICE unit.)
1.
If the SLICE unit's USB cable is connected to the PC, unplug it.
2.
Open a Windows Command Prompt console
1.
Press the Windows Start Button
2.
Type cmd.exe in the box that says "Search programs and files"
3.
Press the <Enter> key
4.
At the command prompt type "powershell" and press the <Enter> key
5.
You should see a window like the one shown in
command prompt
Product Manuals - https://vescent.com/manuals/
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github ftp website
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Firmware Update
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  • Page 1 Firmware download ftp site Firmware Update Instructions For SLICE-QT firmware versions 1.29 and lower, updating the firmware will reset all stored parameters (PID loop parameters, etc.). Before beginning a firmware update, manually record all settings for all channels. Versions 1.30 and higher will automatically store this information.
  • Page 2 Last update: 2021/08/26 14:26 slice:qt:firmware https://vescent.com/manuals/doku.php?id=slice:qt:firmware&rev=1551400345 Fig. ##: Power Shell Command Prompt Highlight the following text and use <CTRL> + <C> to copy it to the Windows clipboard: [System.IO.Ports.SerialPort]::getportnames() Paste it into the Command Prompt window by Right Clicking anywhere in the window and selecting Paste Press <Enter>...
  • Page 3 Power On the SLICE-QT Copy the latest version of PC Host GUI from the FTP site (see above) Copy SLICE-QT-Windows.exe to your local PC Double click on SLICE-QT-Windows.exe to launch the application. You should see the window in figure Product Manuals - https://vescent.com/manuals/...
  • Page 4 Last update: 2021/08/26 14:26 slice:qt:firmware https://vescent.com/manuals/doku.php?id=slice:qt:firmware&rev=1551400345 Fig. ##: Home Screen of PC-resident GUI Click on the Settings icon to get to the window shown in figure Fig. ##: Settings screen when viewed by GUI Click on the ‘OFF’ button below COM Port. You should see a menu similar to the one shown figure ##.
  • Page 5 Click on the Upgrade button below the version numbers to see figure ##. Note that multiple SLICE-QT-000X folders can be created on your hard drive in the C:Vescent\SLICE-QT folder. The upgrader picks the one with the highest number (SLICE-QT-0002 in the example shown below). Fig. ## Click Continue to reach the screen shown in figure...
  • Page 6 SLICE touch screen. Fig. ## When the update is complete, the SLICE unit will reset and the home screen will be displayed on the touch screen. The PC-resident SLICE-QT GUI should display the message in figure https://vescent.com/manuals/ Printed on 2022/04/16 22:57...
  • Page 7 2022/04/16 22:57 Firmware Update Fig. ## Verify the firmware versions on the SLICE Settings screen. Close GUI and restart after completion. Please follow firmware update instructions carefully. During the upgrade, do not turn off, disconnect, or unplug the SLICE unless instructed to do so.

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