User guide

User Guide V1.10

Upgrading the Programmer Firmware

This programmer features upgradable firmware technology which allows the actual control

code within the programmer to be updated in the field. Upgrading the programmer

firmware allows new features, new device algorithms and bug corrections to be added to

the product by means of a straightforward Windows reprogramming utility, without having

to return the product to Equinox. All new programmers are shipped with the latest firmware

from Equinox, but if your system has been purchased from a distributor and has been in

stock for a long period of time, it may be that the firmware version is out-of-date.

How do I check what version of firmware my programmer is

running?

i. Make sure the programmer is plugged into a spare COM port and is powered up

ii. Launch the GEMINI software -> The software should display “On Line”

iii. Select <Options><Programmer Info> -> The firmware revision and date of loading are

displayed.

iv. Alternatively, select <Options><Create Library Info> and a text file is created containing all

the programmer settings

How do I update the programmer firmware?

If the firmware version of your programmer is older than that on the Equinox Web Site,

please download the new files from the ‘Software Updates’ page. It is important that you

download both the latest ‘gemini.exe’ and ‘configit.exe’ programs. If you follow the

instructions supplied with the ‘configit.exe’ program, the whole process should take less than

2 minutes.

What do I do if there any problems?

If the firmware update fails for any reason, please check the instructions supplied with

‘configit.exe’ in the first instance. If the problem persists or the program reports that a code

is needed from Equinox, please e-mail or fax the full details below to Equinox, and we will

attempt to get you up and running as quickly as we can.

Details required:

Name, Company name, telephone number, fax number, e-mail, place of purchase,

programmer serial number (usually printed on a label on the programmer) and any update

code you are prompted to send.

Please note: It is possible that the firmware upgrade process may fail and there might be a

delay in receiving license codes back from Equinox. PLEASE DO NOT attempt to upgrade

your firmware if your immediate design process depends on it!