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2.6 Firmware Update DIP Switch
There is a DIP switch at the lateral of the IR-712A's case. It is for the setting of the firmware
update mode. The following explains how to use the DIP switch.
2.6.1 Update Firmware Mode
Push the DIP switch to the "FW" position as shown in Figure 2-13. The IR-712A will be in the
update firmware mode after cycling the power. Users have to update the firmware by the RS-232
port of the IR-712A.
To update the firmware, users can click the menu [Tool] -> [Update Firmware to IR-712A] from
the IR-712A Utility to launch the firmware update tool. Please follow the below steps to finish the
update firmware procedure, which is also depicted in Figure 2-14.
(1) Click "COM" radio button and select "COM Port" of the host PC connected to the RS-232
port of IR-712A.
(2) Click "Browser" to find the firmware file, e.g. ir712A_vx_xx.fw.
(3) Click "Firmware Update" button to start the update procedure.
The result of the update would be shown in "Firmware Update" section.
Note:
1. After updating the firmware, remember to push the switch to "OP" mode and power cycle the
IR-712A to run in operation mode.
2. Updating Firmware would not change the serial communication settings and IR commands
saved in the IR-712A.
IR-712A User Manual
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Figure 2-13 DIP switch in "FW" position.
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