Specifications

C - 2 FX Series RFID Readers Integrator Guide
• FalAppXXX.hex (Application, XXX is a filename variable)
• FalRConfigXXX.hex (Reader Config, XXX is a filename variable
Refer to the release notes to determine which files were updated; not all of the files are updated in every release. If
updating the partition table, install this file first, otherwise there is no specific order necessary when installing these
files.
Auto Recovery
The Auto Recovery feature allows the reader to recover flash images that are corrupt due to a power outage during
software upgrade. If a firmware upgrade fails (e.g., due to a power outage), on the next reboot the reader retries
the update from the same remote server. If the reader cannot complete the update, a recovery web page appears
when accessing the reader management interface via a web browser. To reattempt upgrade, enter the FTP server
path and credentials.
Update Phases
The firmware update takes place in three phases:
• Phase 1 - The reader application retrieves the Response.txt, OSUpdFalcon.exe, and FlashUpdateUtility.dll files
from the ftp server.
• Phase 2 - The reader application shuts down and the OSUpdFalcon.exe starts. The files referenced in the
Response.txt file are retrieved from the FTP server and written to flash.
• Phase 3 - The reader resets after all partitions update successfully. It may also update the RFID firmware if it
detects a different version in the platform partition.
A typical entry in the
Response.txt is:
;Platform partition version 31
-t4 –fFalPlat031.hex –s8680222
The
-t parameter is the file type, -f is the name of the file, and -s the size. Ensure the file size is correct.
"
;" comments out the rest of the line.
Updating Firmware
To update the firmware using the Administrator Console and an FTP server:
1. Create a folder on a local FTP server and name it: \FXUPDT\ReleaseXXX.
2. Download the firmware files from http://www.support.symbol.com into this folder and unzip the files if they are
zipped.
3. Ensure that the host computer can ping the readers. If they cannot, consult with the network administrator.
NOTE The Application Server, Radio API, and MAC firmware code all reside in the Platform partition.
The recovery console only supports the FTP mode update, and does not support secure FTP (FTP over
TLS explicit) or CAB file update.