Upgrading your IntelliTrax System Firmware

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1 Changes in v06502 This maintenance release is the first version that includes support for Dynamic Polarization (DP New!). It also improves tracking accuracy for small aperture reading heads and small colorbar targets. This upgrade is not suggested for most customers. Upgrading firmware always involves risk. If there is a communications glitch, it is possible that the system will be rendered inoperable. Do not upgrade unless you are certain that the firmware will improve your system performance. Finally, note that customers whose firmware version starts with v05#### cannot upgrade their firmware in the field. These systems must be physically updated at a qualified X-Rite repair center. The IntelliTrax hardware must be configured at factory defaults prior to beginning the firmware upgrade. For most customers this is the normal circumstance. Factory default uses static IP addressing and the provided crossing (yellow) interface cable. The notes that follow detail the upgrade process. Setting Static IP mode 1. Ensure that the computer and the IntelliTrax track are connected with the provided crossing (yellow) interface cable. 2. Gently pull the head away from the station (about 6 to 8 inches). The status indicator will turn to a steady orange. 3. Press and hold the station button. Continue to hold until the status indicator begins to flash green (about three seconds). 4. Release the button then deliberately press it four times: One, two, three, four. The status indicator will go from flashing green to flashing orange to flashing red to alternating orange and green. 5. After the forth press, wait about two seconds and then press and hold the station button again. In approximately three seconds, the scanning head will return to the station. The status indicator will continue to flash orange and green and then will become a steady green after a few seconds. Page 1 of 6 Upgrading Firmware 07/20/2006

2 Flashing the Firmware 1. Shutdown any and all firewall and anti-virus software that you may be running. If you are unsure please seek assistance from your Information Technology department. 2. Insert your upgrade disk into the CD ROM drive. On most PC s this will launch the setup program automatically. You will need to cancel this action. 3. On the Windows desktop, right-click on the Start icon. When the dialog box opens, left-click on Explore. 4. When Windows Explorer opens, navigate to the CD or DVD drive and click on the plus sign (+) in front of the drive. This will expand the folders as shown in the following image. Click Here 5. Next click on the v06502 Firmware Setup folder. The folder s contents will be displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Page 2 of 6 Upgrading Firmware 07/20/2006

3 6. Double-click on the Setup file. You may or may not see the file extension depending on the configuration of your computer. Either / or 7. The Setup file will perform the task of installing new IntelliTrax firmware into the correct program folder. 8. When the Setup operation finishes, close Explorer. 9. Manually launch the IntelliTrax program. 10. Click on the ToolCrib icon. 11. You will be prompted to enter your password. Page 3 of 6 Upgrading Firmware 07/20/2006

4 12. Ensure that IntelliTrax is selected in the ToolCrib dialog. Then click on Go. 13. Using the Setup tool, select the first tab, Download. The Instrument Information dialog will show your current hardware status. In the screen grab below, the hardware has just been updated to v STOP: Ensure that your existing firmware number begins with v06####. Older firmware cannot be updated in the field. 14. Click on the Select File button as shown. The appropriate firmware file is named: v06502.hex. It will be located in the default Select File directory. 15. With this file selected, you are now ready to load the firmware. To continue, press the Load Firmware button. Page 4 of 6 Upgrading Firmware 07/20/2006

5 16. The upgrade process will take almost 10 minutes to complete. During this time you will see a progress meter beneath the load firmware button. Do not interrupt this process! If this process is aborted, the hardware will be left inoperable and will require factory repair. a. b. c. 17. As the process nears completion the track will perform a reset. When this occurs there will be a brief loss of communications between the computer and the scanning hardware. THIS IS NORMAL. The equipment will recover in 10 to 15 seconds. Done! Almost! You may now remove the CD from the drive and store in a safe place. Your system firmware has been successfully upgraded and you are ready to place the system back into service. As a final step you must cycle power to the scanning hardware. Simply remove the power for 10 to 15 seconds. If you are not using the provided crossing (yellow) cable, you will need to place your system back into the IP mode that you were using. Otherwise you are done. Exiting ToolCrib will return you to the IntelliTrax program. Page 5 of 6 Upgrading Firmware 07/20/2006

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