Sam4s SPS-300 Series - Page 145

Sam4s SPS-300 OP Manual v1.35 Service Mode Programming • 141
Flash ROM Updates
The SPS-300 series register software is loaded in flash ROM. This program may occasionally be
updated by the manufacturer. Your SAM4s dealer can update the software if necessary.
The Flash ROM can be loaded through a PC Utility or by SD card.
CAUTION: Flash ROM update by either method must be done by a qualified, trained
technician. DO NOT POWER OFF OR ABORT any program loading once it has started.
Failure to follow the procedures exactly may cause the program to load incompletely and
for the register to fail completely.
Flash ROM Update by SD
The SPS-300 Flash ROM program is contained in a file named SPS300.BIN. This file will be
provided to the authorized dealer by CRS, Inc. and contains both the Boot program area and the
Application program area.
Create a folder named update in the root of the SD card.
Copy SPS300.bin into the update folder: SD:\update\SPS300.BIN
Insert the SD card into the register. (The SD slot is located inside the printer
compartment. Remove the security screw and open the flap securing the SD slot.
Insert the SD card until you hear a click and the SD card is locked in.)
Boot Area Update
At the SPS-300, turn the control lock to the S position.
Power OFF the SPS-300.
Press and hold the Numeral 1 key on the keyboard. While continuing to hold the
Numeral 1 key, turn ON the power switch.
A rapid beep-beep-beep will be heard. Release the Numeral 1 Key.
The display the display will flash slowly at first and then will flash rapidly. When the
load is complete (about 5 seconds), a rapid beep-beep-beep will be heard again the
display will stop flashing and display a green color to confirm update completion.
Turn the ECR power switch OFF and proceed directly to the next step: Application
Update.
Application Area Update
Set the control lock to the S position.
Press and hold the Numeral 2 key on the keyboard. While continuing to hold the
Numeral 2 key, turn ON the power switch.
A rapid beep-beep-beep will be heard. Release the Numeral 2 Key.
The display will flash (Current program is being erased), after a few seconds, the
display will continue to flash, but at a slower rate. This continues for about 1-minute
while the new program is being loaded. When the load is complete, a rapid beep-
beep-beep will be heard again the display will stop flashing and display a green color
to confirm update completion.
Power the register OFF. The FLASH ROM update is complete.