Appendix A Software / Firmware Update Procedure
With the release of any new version of MVP ICON firmware or MVP ICON Dashboard software,
the following update procedures will need to be followed to ensure system performance and
compatibility. Please follow the steps below to update the MVP ICON firmware and Dashboard
software.
Dashboard Software Update
Note: It is important to ensure the MVP ICON Dashboard software has been updated to its most
recent version prior to updating firmware.
• Uninstall current version of the MVP ICON Dashboard software from computer (Control
Panel – Programs – Uninstall or Add/Remove Programs – locate MVP ICON Dashboard
software in program list and select “Uninstall”).
• Insert MVP ICON Dashboard software CD into CD drive.
Note: You must have Administrator rights to the computer in order to successfully install the
software. Contact your company’s IT department if necessary.
• The installation process should begin automatically by prompting you to select the “Run
setup.exe” option to begin the installation process. Alternatively, navigate to the CD
Drive and manually launch the “setup.exe” file.
• Follow the prompts on the Install Wizard to complete the software installation.
ICON Firmware Update
• Ensure the most recent version of Dashboard software is installed on the computer.
• Connect the MVP ICON to the computer and sync the instrument with the Dashboard
software.
• Disconnect the MVP ICON from the computer.
• Select Settings – Preferences – Firmware Update from the software toolbar.
• Follow the prompts on the software.
Note: The firmware update file will be named “MVP ICON Firmware x.x.hex” where “x.x” denotes
the specific firmware version number. When prompted, the firmware update file can be found in
either of the following two locations:
• C:\ICON DB\Firmware Update v.x.x.
• Alternatively, the file can be found on the software upgrade CD, in the “Firmware
Upgrade v.x.x” folder.
• Continue to follow the prompts on the software screen until the “Firmware Update
Successful” message appears.
• To verify the firmware update, select “Device” from the MVP ICON instrument menu,
then select “About.” The updated firmware version should be displayed.
For assistance, please contact BioControl Technical Support at 800.245.0113.
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