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Precision MicroControl Corp.
Flash Wizard - Version 2.1.1
29-August-2003
ReadMe File
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How to use this document
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To view Readme.txt on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad window.
To print Readme.txt, open it in Notepad or another word processor, then
use the Print command on the File menu.
Contents
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- What's New
- Requirements
- Contacting Technical Support
What's New
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Version 2.1.1
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New Features
- Improved firmware verify error messages, now a descriptive
error message is given instead of a cryptic error code
Bug Fixes
- Updated firmware file verification code to correctly handle the
Intel Hex format used by the DCX-AT200 and DCX-AT300, version 2.1.0
of FlashWizard would fail to verify these files (BR #87)
- Fixed problem where firmware verify failure would result in
cascading error messages on legacy controllers (BR #88)
Version 2.1.0
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New Features
- All firmware files are now scanned to verify they contain valid data
(Motorola S-Record format) before an upgrade is performed to prevent
installing a corrupted file.
- Help button added to wizard panels (BR #71)
- Added support for writing short file names to registry for ram-based
controllers (e.g. DCX-PCI, MFX-PCI) under Windows 98/Me
Version 2.0.1
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Bug Fixes
- Fixes problem with DCX-PCI300 firmware files installed from the MotionCD.
The CD-ROM files are read only, causing Flash Wizard to error when it
attempts to remove the old firmware file during an upgrade. Flash Wizard
now correctly handles read-only files
Version 2.0.0
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New Features
- Support for the ram-based firmware of the DCX-PCI300
- Flash header files are now versioned, allowing the Flash Wizard to warn
the user if Flash Wizard needs to be upgraded
- Wizards have a more informative, contemporary look (Wizard '97)
Requirements
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Flash Wizard requires the Motion Contol API, Version 2.1 or higher. It supports
the following motion controller models / versions:
MFX-PCI1000 - all firmware versions
DCX-PCI100 - all firmware versions
DCX-PCI300 - all firmware versions
DCX-AT300 - all firmware versions
DCX-AT200 - firmware version 3.6a or higher
DC2-STN - firmware version 1.1a or higher
Contacting Technical Support
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Technical support contact information is included in the online help files
supplied with the Motion Control API.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.