User manual

E: Software Updates
E.1 Overview
The operating software for Cohu 7100 cameras is continually being advanced. You may want to
periodically reload your camera with a newer version of the software. The camera stores its
software in Flash memory, the contents of Flash memory can be updated by downloading a new
version of the operational software via FTP or TFTP. You can also update the operational
software using a modem connected to the camera’s serial port.
Regardless of which protocol is used to update Flash memory, the following points are
important:
 The Flash memory software is contained in a file called IQEYE.SYS. The name should
not be changed.
 When downloading with TFTP, the download file should be world-readable on the host.
There is a sixteen-character length limit for the path name.
 DEFINE commands must be used when configuring the camera, because SET
configurations are cleared when the camera boots. Use the LIST SERVER
BOOTPARAMS command to check settings before rebooting.
 It is very important to check camera settings before using the INITIALIZE RELOAD
command to ensure that you are reloading the correct software file. Otherwise, the camera
will not be able to boot.
E.2 Downloading New Software
The current software files for the cameras are available from Cohu. Please contact Customer
Service to obtain the files.
As a result of the configuration of certain browsers, simply clicking on the software name may
not allow you to download the file. You must save the file to your local host as a source
document.
1. From the File menu, choose Save As.
2. In the Save dialog box, check the Source checkbox.
3. Specify the directory in which to download the file.
4. Click OK.
E.3 Reloading Software
After downloading the IQEYE.SYS firmware, use one of the following methods to load the
update the camera s firmware.
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