User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Version 1.0
- 3.1 Product Package
- 3.1.1 Basic Package Content
- 3.1.2 Product Specifications
- 4 Hardware Installation
- 5 Software Installation
- 5.1 Software Content of Shipment Package
- 5.2 PC Side Prerequisites
- 5.3 PC Side Libraries and API Document
- 5.4 Default Ex-Factory IP Settings
- 5.5 Changing IP Addresses
- 5.5.1 "Netfinder" Program Method
- 5.5.1.1 Hardware Setup
- 5.5.1.2 Software Setup
- 5.5.1.3 Search CS203 Board
- 5.5.1.4 Assign CS203 IP, Server IP and TCP Timeout
- 5.5.2 "CS203 GPIO" Program Method
- 5.6 Status Verification
- 5.7 Exception Situations
- 5.8 Finding a "Lost" CS203
- 6 Demo Applications
- 7 Middleware Connectivity
- 8 Software Upgrade
- 9 Regulatory Information
- Appendix A. RFID Basics
- Appendix B. Operation Profiles
- Appendix C. RF channels
- Appendix D. FAQ
- Appendix E. Common Mistakes
- Appendix D. Technical Support
CSL CS203ETHER-2 EPC CLASS 1 GEN 2 RFID INTEGRATED READER USER'S MANUAL, VERSION 1.0
8.2 Upgrade of Reader Firmwares
8.2.1 Upgrade of Network Processor Firmware
The network processor firmware is further divided into 2 pieces:
1. Boot Loader
2. Application
The Boot Loader cannot be upgraded in the field by user.
The Application code is upgraded using Netfinder. The reader is first put into Boot Loader
Mode, so that the Netfinder can search for it. Once found, the boot loader code can be
downloaded.
8.2.1.1 Network Processor Application Upgrade
8.2.1.1.1 Hardware Setup
The only external hardware connections required by the CS203 are power and a connection to a
network.
1. Connect the CS203 to a network with Ethernet cable.
2. Push the reset button and hold it.
3. Power up the CS203.
4. Wait for 5 seconds and release the reset button.
8.2.1.1.2 Software Setup
After the hardware setup, open the Netfinder utility (“CS203 Netfinder.exe”). The utility provides
the following functions:
1. Search for available CS203 board in the network.
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