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Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Manual Revision R032008
Upgrading the Firmware in the Microstepping MForce PowerDrive
The IMS SPI Upgrader Screen
New firmware releases are posted to the IMS web site at http://www.imshome.com.
The IMS SPI Motor Interface is required to upgrade your Microstepping MForce PowerDrive product. To launch
the Upgrader, click "Upgrade!" on the IMS SPI Motor Interface menu.
The Upgrader screen has 4 read-only text fields that will display the necessary info about your Microstepping
MForce PowerDrive.
1. Previous Version: this is the version of the firmware currently on your Microstepping MForce
PowerDrive.
2. Serial Number: the serial number of your unit.
3. Upgrade Version: will display the version number of the firmware being installed.
4. Messages: the messages text area will display step by step instructions through the upgrade process.
Upgrade Instructions
Below are listed the upgrade instructions as they will appear in the message box of the IMS SPI Upgrader.
Note that some steps are not shown as they are accomplished internally, or are not relevant to the model IMS
product you are updating. The only steps shown are those requiring user action.
Welcome Message: Welcome to the Motor Interface UPGRADER! Click NEXT to
continue.
Step 2: Select Upgrade File
When this loads, an explorer dialog will open asking you to browse for the firmware upgrade file. This
file will have the extension *.ims.
Step 3: Connect SPI Cable
Step 4: Power up or Cycle Power to the MForce
Step 6: Press Upgrade Button
Progress bar will show upgrade progress in blue, Message box will read "Resetting Motor Interface"
Step 8: Press DONE, then select Port/Reconnect.
NOTE: Once entered
into Upgrade Mode,
you MUST complete
the upgrade. If
the upgrade process is
incomplete the IMS SPI Motor
Interface will continue to open
to the Upgrade dialog until the
process is completed!
Figure 2.6.10: SPI Motor Interface Upgrade Utility