User's Manual

SCIBA2 User & Installation Manual Version 1.00
Flash Memory Programming
page 5-12
5.5 Programming
5.5.1 Flash Memory Files
The flash memory files, written at OTI can be loaded into the PC from CD
or through the Internet.
The prefix of the flash memory files is SCI5, followed by a four-character
application code, followed by the date.
5.5.2 Programming Procedure
1. Run the Flash Programmer software
2. Choose the communication port
3. Press the “Load” button.
A dialogue window opens,
4. Select the file to be programmed into the SCIBA2 reader.
The selected file is validated as an SCI5flash memory file.
5. Press the “Program” button.
The programmer will start programming the selected file into the
flash memory.
If the SCIBA2 reader is already programmed, the programmer will
issue a warning and wait for an approval to continue by pressing the
“yes” button
The system automatically finds and switches to the fastest Baud rate
possible.
6. After programming the file into the flash memory, the programmed
file is verified, and a “ valid version” flag in the SCIBA2 reader’s
memory is set.
7. The SCIBA2 reader is ready to operate with the new program file.
5.6 Help
A comprehensive Help section provides the user with detailed explanations
regarding the operation of the Flash Memory Programmer software.