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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) |
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What is the latest Firmware Version for my programmer ? |
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The table below details the latest 'Firmware Version' for the Equinox programmers supported by the Configit - Firmware Update Utility.
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Firmware Version: |
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Activ8r - AT - AVR |
2.5 |
Firmware no longer updated |
Activ8r - AT - 8051 |
2.0 |
Firmware no longer updated |
EPSILON5 MKII |
3.07 |
Includes Boot Loader V1-2 capability* |
FS2000 Handheld |
2.53 |
Firmware is still updated |
FS2003 Handheld |
3.07 |
Includes Boot Loader V1-2 capability* |
Micro ISP Series III |
2.8 |
Firmware no longer updated |
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How do I check my programmer Firmware Version ? (EQTools Software) |
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To check the current version of any programmer which uses the EQTools software, please follow the steps below:
- Connect the programmer to a spare PC COM port
- Apply power to the programmer
- Launch EQTools
- Select
--> EQTools displays all the settings for the attached programmer.
- Check the 'Firmware Version' in this list with the latest version listed for Configit.
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How do I check my programmer Firmware Version ? (Meridian Software) |
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To check the current version of any programmer which uses the Meridian software, please follow the steps below:
- Connect the programmer to a spare PC COM port
- Apply power to the programmer
- Launch Meridian
- Select [Options][Programmer Info]
--> Meridian displays all the settings for the attached programmer.
- Check the 'Firmware Version' in this list with the latest version listed for Configit.
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If your programmer firmware is < 3.00? |
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- If your programmer firmware is < 3.00, then you will need to use the Configit utility to upgrade your firmware.
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If your programmer firmware is >=3.00? |
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- If your programmer firmware is already 3.00 or above, then your programmer has a Boot Loader installed.
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To upgrade your firmware, simply upload a Firmware Upgrade Project to the programmer using EQTools.
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The Firmware Upgrade Projects can be found in the \program files\equinox\firmware directory of EQTools.
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