Feig Electronic OBID i-scan ID ISC.ANT.UMUX Use and care manual

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ID ISC.ANT.UMUX
Firmware Update

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Contents
1. Preparation 4
2. The Update Step by Step 5
2.1. Detection of the Antenna Tuner ...................................................................................... 6
2.2. Selection of the new Firmware ........................................................................................7
2.3. Verifying of the Data......................................................................................................... 8
2.4. Start Update Process .......................................................................................................9

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1.
Preparation
To perform a firmware update of the UHF Antenna Multiplexer you have to connect the multiplexer
board with the RS232 interface of the PC with the OBID Firmware Update Tool software
(V6.06.01 or higher). Use following components:
-ID CAB.RS-B Cable (Order No. 1690.001.00)
-ID CO.RS232/TTL-A Converter (Order No. 1962.000.00)
Connect the multiplexer board with a update cable and a RS232 to TTL converter to the PC like it
is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Connection to the PC
The multiplexer board must be powered through the supply voltage connection X1 as it is done in
the normal operation mode (see Installation Manual M71100-xde-ID-B).
RS232 to TTL
Converter
PC
Update
Cable
X2
X1

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2.
The Update Step by Step
If you have prepared the update as it is described above you can go on step by step with the OBID
Firmware Update Tool. Therefor close any other running Windows programs on your PC and start
the program by clicking “OBIDFirmwareUpdateTool.exe”. The program will guide you through the
whole update procedure.

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2.1.
Detection of the Antenna Multiplexer
1. Enable the COM-Port and select the used COM-port. The Bus Address has to be set to 0.
2. Press the “Detect” button. The connected tuning board is displayed in the list.
3. Press the “Next” button.
Note:
By using a notebook or an USB to RS232 converter see application note for OBID Firm-
ware Update Tool (N30300-2e-ID-B).

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2.2.
Selection of the new Firmware
1. Press the „Select Path...” button and chose the path were the new firmware is stored.
2. Mark the firmware in the list.
3. Press the “Next” button.

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2.3.
Verifying of the Data
Check the information in the next window. If every data are OK press „Next“ button.

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2.4.
Start Update Process
Press the „Start Update“ button. The progress bar indicates the progress of the update.
Do not interrupt this process!
In case of an error during the update process do not switch off the power supply of the multiplexer
board. Restart the update process as offered by the Update Assistant.

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After receiving the message „Update successfully finished“ the tool can be closed by pressing the
„Finish“ button.