Updating Software

Software Update Overview

For a “new” software update, following is an overview of the steps required: Verify your hardware. Refer to the “ Hardware Requirements” section below. Download the appropriate “update” file. Refer to the “ Downloading Software” section.

Hardware Requirements

The following hardware items are required for upgrading MatrixPRO-II Series software:

IBM compatible computer with an available Serial port.

USB thumb drive, minimum 1 GB.

Internet connection.

Straight through DB-9 to DB-9 serial cable

Downloading Software

Two different methods can be used to download MatrixPRO-II software:

Via FTP Site

Via Web Site

Via FTP Site

Barco Folsom’s FTP site address is: ftp.folsom.com

To download software from the FTP site:

1. Create a target folder on your PC (e.g., MatrixPROII Analog), and ensure that your PC is connected to the internet.

2. Log on to the FTP site using one of the following methods::

a.If you are using an FTP client such as Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional, log on to our site as follows:

FTP Site: ftp.folsom.com

User name: anonymous

Password: your email address

Example: johndoe@somecompany.com

b.If you are using a web browser, point the browser to: ftp://ftp.folsom.com

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