APPLICATION NOTE
FIRMWARE VERSION CHECK
From the main key pad, access the configuration screen by pushing the [FUNC] and [ 7 ] keys.
The configuration screen should look like this.
TITLE :
AR-ALPHA Firmware Update
RELEASE DATE
2008-12-11
The dotted area displays the firmware versions for the main board, (control) panel board and the decoder
board that can be updated by PC. (the versions displayed above might be outdated)
If a firmware newer than the version in your AR-ALPHA is available, proceed as described below.
SOFTWARE & HARDWARE REQUIRMENTS
AOR’s original software “SHBOOT”.
PC running Windows 2000 or XP SP2 with a vacant serial communication port (COM port).
Serial cable (female-female)
2 boot files and 3 firmware files supplied by AOR
HOW TO ACCESS
Power OFF AR-Alpha.
Remove the 11 screws from the bottom cover to access the AR-ALPHA circuit. The photograph shows the
AR-ALPHA bottom cover removed.
APPLICATION NOTE
DIP SWITCHES AND JUMPERS
To update the firmware, the jumpers and DIP switches need to be repositioned. The photograph and
illustration show the location of the jumpers and DIP switches, and their default (factory setting) position.
TITLE :
AR-ALPHA Firmware Update
RELEASE DATE
2008-12-11
DEFAULT JUMPERS & DIP SWITCHES POSITION
LOADING DATA
Start the flash writer program (SHBoot) by double clicking the SHboot icon. The following screen should be
seen.
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