User's Guide

Rev. 1
HEXAPAD 10 BC USB
11 How to update the firmware of the reader?
(Windows)
11.1 Update firmware by serial port
This procedure requires attention and prior knowledge of some features of the reader, which are found
in the manual, so if necessary return in the manual according to the links indicated to consult questions.
Before starting the procedure make sure of some specifications:
● If you have installed on your machine the software "Putty". If you do not already have it,
please refer to 8.2.1.3 How to send the commands to the reader? (Windows) to
continue;
● If the reader is in "Standalone" mode. For the mode in which the reader is in, please refer to
7.1. Turning on the reader;
● Which serial port the reader will respond to when it is connected on your computer. To find out
which serial port the reader will respond to, please refer to 7.1.1. Identifying the serial port
(Windows)."
11.1.1 Step one. Send the update command to the reader
1. Open putty;
2. Select "Connection type:" "Serial", "Serial line" port that the reader generated, and "Speed" 115200;
3. Click "Open" to open the terminal screen for typing commands;