Upgrading The Firmware - Honeywell 7820 Solaris User Manual

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The 7820 is part of Honeywell's line of scanners with flash upgradeable
firmware. The upgrade process requires, a new firmware file supplied to the
customer by a customer service representative
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software . A personal computer running Microsoft
with an available RS232 serial or USB port is required to complete the upgrade.
PowerLink Cable #54-54014 is required when using RS232 for the
upgrade process. Do not use the standard cable supplied with
keyboard wedge or RS485 scanner interface kits. If using USB for the
upgrade process, the standard USB cable provided with the scanner
can be used.
To upgrade the firmware in the 7820:
1. Plug the scanner into a serial communication port on the host system.
2. Start the MetroSet2 software.
3. Click on the plus sign (+) next to POS Scanners to expand the supported
scanner list.
4. Choose the 7820 Solaris from the list.
5. Click on the Configure Solaris/7820 Scanner button.
6. Choose Flash Utility from the options list located on the left side of the
screen.
7. Click on the Open File button in the Flash Utility window.
8. Locate and open the flash upgrade file supplied.
9. Select the COM port that the scanner is connected to on the host system.
10. Verify the settings listed in the Flash Utility window.
11. Click on the Flash Scanner button to begin the flash upgrade.
12. A message will appear on the screen when the upgrade is complete.
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See Customer Support
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MetroSet2 is available for download, at no additional cost, from
www.honeywellaidc.com.
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on page 53
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and Honeywell's MetroSet2
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