Imager Firmware Update; Required Equipment; Updating The Rs507 Firmware - Motorola RS507-IM2xxxxSTWR Product Reference Manual

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Imager Firmware Update

Required Equipment

The following hardware is required for updating the firmware of the Imager:
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Host computer
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Mobile computer
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USB / RS232 interface cable or any cradle set-up used for establishing an ActiveSync connection between
the host computer and mobile computer.
The following software is required for updating the firmware of the Imager:
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New Imager firmware file (*.DAT file format)
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CAB file to install in the mobile computer.
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ActiveSync application installed on the host computer and the mobile computer (for copying the new Imager
firmware and RS507 CAB files from the host computer to the mobile computer).
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FirmwareUpdate application installed in the mobile computer (part of the CAB file installation). This
application is used for downloading the firmware file from the mobile computer to the Imager.

Updating the RS507 Firmware

Before using the FirmwareUpdate application:
Exit all scanning applications running on the mobile computer.
1.
Verify that the mobile computer battery is fully charged or that the mobile computer is connected to an external
2.
power source.
When using a corded Imager, verify that the Imager is properly connected to the mobile computer. When using
3.
a cordless Imager verify that the Imager battery is fully charged.
To upgrade the Imager firmware:
Connect the Imager to the mobile computer that supports the RS507.
1.
Start the FirmwareUpdate application located in the Application folder for WinCE devices or under Start /
2.
Programs for Windows Mobile devices (the FirmwareUpdate application and related documentation can be
downloaded from the Support Central site at: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/contactsupport.
FirmwareUpdate Application Icon
Figure 4-21