USB-7204 2.04 Firmware Update Measurement Computing Coproration 1. Description 2. Updating firmware using InstaCal 3. Updating firmware using DAQFlex 4. Support policy and how to contact us ================================================ 1. Description ================================================ Firmware version 2.04 This firmware update resolves a pacer configuration issue that resulted in incorrect input scan rates and data overruns at near maximum rate. If using DAQFlex Software, version 2.1 or greater is required after updating to version 2.04 firmware. DAQFlex software for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux is available for download from ftp://ftp.mccdaq.com/downloads/DAQFlex/. Firmware update must be done on a Windows PC. The DAQFlex Firmware Loader utility cannot be run at the same time as the DAQFlex FlexTest utility. ================================================ 2. Updating firmware using InstaCal ================================================ Determine installed firmware version: To determine the firmware version currently installed on your USB-7204 device, run the InstaCal utility provided with the MCC DAQ software. Double-click the device to open the Board Configuration dialog. The current firmware version is listed in the lower right corner of the dialog. Firmware update procedure: 1. Download the 'USB-7204.hex' file and copy it to the FirmwareImages subdirectory of the DAQ installation directory ("Program Files\Measurement Computing\DAQ\FirmwareImages" by default). 2. Connect the USB-7204 to your computer. 3. Run InstaCal and click the Download Firmware toolbar icon to open the Firmware Loader dialog. 4. Click the Load Firmware button to start installing the firmware. After the firmware is installed, the Status field displays "Firmware update completed", and the Device firmware version field displays the firmware version installed on the device. Click the X in the upper right corner to exit. ================================================ 3. Updating firmware using DAQFlex ================================================ Determine installed firmware version: To determine the firmware version currently installed on your USB-7204, run the DAQFlex Firmware Loader utility DAQFlexFWLoader.exe provided with the DAQFlex for Windows software. The currently installed firmware version is displayed in the Device firmware version field. Firmware update procedure (must be done on a Windows PC): 1. Download the 'USB-7204.hex' file and copy it to the FirmwareImages subdirectory of the DAQFlex installation directory ("Program Files\Measurement Computing\DAQFlex For Windows\FirmwareImages" by default). 2. Connect the USB-7204 to your computer. 3. Run the DAQFlex Firmware Loader utility DAQFlexFWLoader.exe from C:\Program Files \Measurement Computing\DAQFlex For Windows. 4. From the Device drop down list select USB-7204. 5. Click the Load Firmware button to start installing the firmware. After the firmware is installed, the Status field displays "Firmware update completed", and the Device firmware version field displays the firmware version installed on the device. Click the X in the upper right corner to exit. ================================================ 4. Support policy and how to contact us ================================================ Please contact Measurement Computing for technical support. Measurement Computing 10 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 Phone: (508) 946-5100 Fax: (508) 946-9500 www.mccdaq.com Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Document revision 1.1