Sencore SP395 - Upgrading Firmware in SP395

SP395 SoundPro Audio Integrator Form7492 Operation Manual
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Upgrading Firmware in the SP395
The SP395 Audio Integrator is firmware upgradeable in the field. As product improvements and
factory upgrades to the operating firmware program become available, the new program can be
loaded into the instrument via a computer and serial interface connection.
Firmware upgrade files will be posted on the Sencore web site under the SP395 product page.
They will be identified by version number. The current firmware versions in the instrument can
be found in the PC Interface/About submenu. It is listed on the 3
rd
line down from the top of the
screen as a version number. (example: Version 1.32 4/11/05) To determine the firmware
version, select the Utilities in the main menu and PC Interface/About in the submenu.
The SP395 firmware can be updated in the field using a PC along with Upgrader Software.
The SP395 Audio Integrator firmware may be field-upgraded to new firmware by using the serial
port on the instrument and a PC which meets the minimal requirements.
Minimum requirements for upgrading an SP395 include:
• A PC running Windows 98 or 2000, or a Mac running system 8.6 or later, but before OS
X, unless running in Classic mode.
• A serial port on the PC, or a serial port on the Mac (USB is not supported directly).
• Standard serial cable.
• The SP395 Upgrader software (a PC or Mac program).
• The new version SP395 firmware or software program (to be downloaded into the SP395).
• Unique software unlock code.