User's Manual

U PDATE F IRMWARE

Figure 37: Update Firmware Menu Option

Update Firmware

Choosing the Update Firmware menu item will

allow the reader’s DSP firmware to be field-

updated. Also, for V-Smart units, the external

storage device (ESI) can also be programmed

in the field. It is recommended that only

advanced users attempt to perform this

operation. Please call Bioscrypt Technical

Support with any questions.

Figure 36: Update Firmware Menu

Option

Choosing this option will begin the

Update Firmware Wizard. Follow the

steps and choose the correct firmware

file. This process can take between 1-10

minutes depending on the current baud

rate settings.

NOTE: Before attempting this operation,

make sure the current communication

settings are correct and that the PC and

reader are communicating properly. It is

recommended that the HELP, ABOUT VERIADMIN menu option is used both before and after

this operation to ensure the firmware version changed. Depending on the prior version,

downloading a new firmware version may also cause an extra step to be performed after the

firmware download. If this happens, the user will be given informational messages indicating

the additional steps. Although not necessary, it is recommended that all templates be backed-

up to the PC before a firmware update. If power is disconnected during a firmware update, the

Bioscrypt unit may become inoperable.

Figure 34: Update Firmware

Wizard