To perform a firmware upgrade on your AdderView GEM you will need a suitable serial upgrade cable and an IBM PC compatible computer with an RS232 serial port and an operating system that supports DOS. Upgrade cables may be purchased for Adder Technology or may be made using the wiring specification given in Appendix A4. You will also need to download the latest version of the AdderView GEM firmware which is available free of charge at www.addertec.com.
To perform a flash upgrade on the AdderView GEM:
Step 1 - Connect your computer to the AdderView
Connect your computer's serial port to the AdderView GEM's options port (labelled OPTIONS/FLASH).
Step 2 - Select flash upgrade mode using option switch 7
Move option switch 7 on the underside of the AdderView GEM to the ON position.
Step 3 - Reset the AdderView GEM
Reset the AdderView GEM by moving option switch 8 to the ON position (halt and reset) and then back to the OFF position (normal operation). Alternatively you may reset the AdderView by powering off all the attached computers and removing the optional power adapter.
Step 4 - Ensure that the AdderView is powered on
Ensure that the AdderView is powered on. It is normally possible to upgrade the AdderView when it is powered from a single computer, however it is good practice to ensure that there is the maximum possible power availability during flash upgrades and so if possible ensure that all the computers are powered on. The upgrade program monitors the AdderView's voltage and will not allow an upgrade to be performed if the voltage is insufficient.
The display should now show:
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