USB-Link Automatic Firmware Update

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Revision Date 9/14/11

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Functional Specification
USB-Link / EDL
Adapter Firmware Update Support
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Introduction
This document defines the mechanism to force USB-Link firmware update without the
usual version checks. The driver for this support is providing end users the ability to roll
back USB-Link firmware in the field, typically as a debugging tool.

Implementation
The USB-Link installation includes the utility “binload.exe” in \nexiq\Test\ path.

In the event a user has a need to update the USB-Link firmware file to an older version
than that currently installed, the following sequence is performed:

 Back up USB-Link firmware file, usblink.bin, residing in \NEXIQ\RP1210A\

path

 Copy replacement usblink.bin file to \NEXIQ\RP1210A\ path. This file will

typically be provided through Snap-on tech support or engineering contact.

 In \nexiq\Test\, open binload.exe

 Select radio button indicating USB-Link installation type, not operating

system. For example, for x86 USB-Link installation on 64-bit Windows 7, you
would select “32-bit”.

 Click “Enable automatic USB-Link firmware update” checkbox. Box should

now be checked

 Click “OK” to exit

 Open an RP1210 connection. On doing so, the USB-Link drivers will

automatically prompt user to proceed with firmware update.

 Once firmware update has been completed, re-open binload.exe and set
“Enable automatic USB-Link firmware update” to unchecked, then click “OK to exit”.
This will prevent automatic firmware update sequence in subsequent connections.

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Change Log
Rev Author Sections Changed Change Description Date
1 Matt Roache All sections Initial creation. 11/04/08
2 Matt Roache All sections updated for 9/14/11
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