12.3.3 Transmitting Firmware Files

When a board support package (BSP) has been downloaded and unzipped, the flash firmware file will be the one with “.BIN” as its file name extension.

Once the RFU utility has been configured, the flash firmware files can be downloaded to the ETH-100 by two different methods. The simplest way is to drag the application firmware .BIN file’s icon and drop it onto the RFU utility’s main screen. This will automatically initiate the download process.

Alternatively, select the “File…Load Flash Image” menu item (refer to Figure 21).

Figure 21: Load Flash Image Menu Selection

The flash image (.BIN file) selection window will then appear (refer to Figure 22). Browse to the location of the flash image file to download and select it. Clicking “OK” will then initiate the download process.

Figure 22: Flash File Selection Window

While downloading, the RFU utility will indicate the download status. Once complete, summary information will be displayed in the bottom status bar.

12.4 Wrap-Up

Once downloading is complete, close the RFU utility, move switch SW1 #1 on the ETH-100 unit back to the “OFF” (up) position to leave “firmware download” mode, and cycle power momentarily to the unit by either powering down all connected drives or momentarily removing all drive communication cables from the unit.

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