Honeywell 55-55002A-3 User's Guide download pdf (Page 34)

Upgrading the Firmware

The MS5145 is part of Honeywell’s line of scanners with flash upgradeable

firmware. The upgrade process requires a new firmware file supplied to the

customer by a customer service representative

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and Honeywell’s MetroSet2

software

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. A personal computer running Windows 95 or greater with an

available RS232 serial or USB port is required to complete the upgrade.

Note: PowerLink cable #54-54014 is required when using RS232 for the

upgrade process. To order this cable contact a customer service

representative. Do not use the standard cable supplied with keyboard

wedge or RS485 scanner interface kits. If using USB for the upgrade

process, the standard USB cable provided with the scanner can be used.

To upgrade the firmware in the MS5145:

1. Plug the scanner into a serial communication port on the host system.

2. Start the MetroSet2 software.

3. Click on the plus sign (+) next to POS Scanners to expand the supported

scanner list.

4. Choose the MS5145 Eclipse from the list.

5. Click on the Configure Eclipse/5145 Scanner button.

6. Choose Flash Utility from the options list located on the left side of the

screen.

7. Click on the Open File button in the Flash Utility window.

8. Locate and open the flash upgrade file.

9. Select the COM port that the scanner is connected to on the host system.

10. Verify the settings listed in the Flash Utility window.

11. Click on the Flash Scanner button to begin the flash upgrade.

12. A message will appear on the screen when the upgrade is complete.

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See Contact Information on page 45.

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MetroSet2 is available for download, at no additional cost, from

www.honeywellaidc.com.

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Honeywell 55-55002A-3 User's Guide Page 34