Upgrading the firmware – Metrologic Instruments Solaris MS7820 User Manual

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The MS7820 is part of Metrologic'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 and Metrologic's MetroSet2
software

. A personal computer running Windows 95 or greater with an

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

PowerLink Cable #54-54014 is required when using RS232 for the
upgrade process. This cable can be ordered from Metrologic at
1-800-ID-METRO. 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 MS7580:

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 MS7820 Solaris from the list.

5. Click on the Configure Solaris/7820 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 supplied by Metrologic.

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.





Metrologic's customer service department can be reached at
1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876.

MetroSet2 is available for download, at no additional cost, from
http://www.metrologic.com/corporate/download.

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