Avery Dennison RFID - Manual (Page 25)

HowToRFID
Revision: 13 Date: 31 August 2009
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3.3 AWID RFID module firmware update
3.3.1 Update procedure
Note: firmware update for RFID reader module is handled like normal printer firmware update (compare printer
service manual), especially “*.ihb” files are treated like “*.s3b” files
4) Update printer firmware to appropriate version named in column “printer firmware”.
5) Update main reader firmware to version in same row (e.g. 4.10B for EU region and Gen2) - printer resets after
finishing update
6) Update I chip firmware to version in same row (e.g. 4.06) - printer resets after finishing update
7) Switch off/on printer
8) Update Q chip firmware to version in same row (e.g. 4.06) - printer resets after finishing update
9) Switch off/on printer
10) Check for function by activating “Read EPC” and “Write EPC” in menu RFID parameter
Caution
− Check hardware compatibility list (Never upgrade a module with FW 2.xxy to 4.xxy)
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Take care, do not switch off printer while updating
− main download takes about 15 minutes (on AP5.4)
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I/Q chip download takes about 5 minutes each (on AP5.4)