Firmware Update with LightVis
To perform a firmware update you need:
- An Argos®3D PXXX Camera
- The LightVis Windows Application
- A firmware binary file
- A Power supply for your camera
- An Usb connection from your Windows PC to the camera
Steps:
1. Connect power and Usb
2. Start LightVis (if no error appears the camera is connected and ready) (screenshot)
3. Click 'Tools' and 'Toggle command area' (screenshot)
4. In the field 'Source command:' type the following, where <filename> indicates the absolute or relative firmware path and filename (without spaces in path or filename). For example: 'firmware.bit' or 'C:\LightVis\firmware.bit' (screenshot)
LoadFirmware <filename> <Return>
5. Wait for result 'Result: OK'
6. Save the firmware in persistent memory by typing the following in the field 'Source command:'
WriteFirmwareToFlash <Return>
7. Wait for result 'Result: OK'
8. Close LightVis
9. Cycle the camera's power
10. Repeat steps 2 and 3
11. Type the following in the field 'Source command:'
GetRegister 2 <Return>
12. Verify the result. It should look like the following (the code should represent the release date of the firmware 'ddMMyyyy')
Result: 0x26022013
You are done