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UPGRADING THE FLASH ROM FIRMWARE
The MetroSet2 program is a functional component of Metrologic’s new line of
Flash-based scanners. This program allows the user of a Metrologic scanner to
quickly upgrade to a new or custom version of firmware. It requires the use of a
personal computer running Windows 95 or greater and the use of a serial port.
The user merely connects the scanner to a serial port on the PC, launches the
MetroSet2 program, and blasts off to new software upgrades.
Each MS7180, regardless of the communication protocol, can be upgraded.
All RS232 (-41), keyboard wedge (-47), light pen (-41), IBM (106), low speed
USB (-38), and full speed USB (-106), units can be upgraded. To upgrade all
units, a power supply and a PowerLink cable (MLPN 54-54014) are required.
RS232 units can be upgraded using the standard PowerLink cable
(MLPN 54-54000x-3).
The program guides the user with its simplistic one click approach. The user
must first select the file. Once the file is selected and verified, the scanner is
ready to be upgraded. Press the “Flash Scanner” button to upgrade the scanner.
The unit will go into a “flash mode”. The user can follow the progress of the
upgrade by watching the screen for details. When the upgrade is complete, the
scanner will respond with its normal one beep on power up. If the scanner did
not upgrade properly there will be an error message in MetroSet. Contact a
Metrologic service representative for additional assistance.