LadderDIP IV Firmware Upgrading

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LadderDIP IV Firmware Upgrading Procedure

 

 

PLEASE CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTION TO UPGRADE YOUR LadderDIP IV FIRMWARE

 

 

WHAT I NEED TO EXECUTE A FIRMWARE UPGRADE

 

To upgrade the firmware i need

 

FlashMagic software (http://www.flashmagictool.com/)
BRT1L USB/ISP Adapter (FTDI driver needed)
The updated BIN/HEX firmware file (Supplied by LadderDIP IV Manufacturer)

 

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VERY IMPORTANT

 

The firwmare update MUST be executed with the LadderDIP IV module completely disconnected by any other cable or board. ONLY THE BRT1L ADAPTER MUST be attached to the LadderDIP IV module

 

 

 

STEP 1) CONNECT THE MODULE TO THE BRT1L ADAPTER LIKE SHOWN IN THE PICTURES
 

 

ld4_brt1l

 

PLEASE RESPECT PINS COLORS AND POLARITIES

 

brt1l_prog_cable

 

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STEP 2) USE FLASHMAGIC TO BURN THE FIRMWARE INTO THE MODULE

 

Launch the FlashMagic software and configure as indicated here

 

flashmagic

 

Configure FlashMagic as indicated here

 

Select the "LPC1758" part
Select Interface = ISP
Select Oscillator = 18.4Mhz
Valid baud rates are 9600 up to 115200
Select the port related to the BRT1L adapter
Check the "Erase all Flash+Code Rd Prot"
Check "Verify after programming"
Enter the path of the firmware hex file
 
 
The  LadderDIP IV module is powered by the adapter, YOU DO NOT and YOU DO NOT HAVE TO connect any other cable. The module MUST be ALONE
 
Once you configured you can press the <Start> button and wait for a successful programming
 
 
RFCA PROCEDURE
 
Once you have upgraded the new firmware into the module a further operation is needed, this is called RFCA (Remote Firmware Checking and Authorizing)
 
//configuration//ide//rfca_access
<rfca_access_enable value="purpleCode"/>
 
       <configuration>
               <ide>
                       <rfca_access>
                               <rfca_access_enable value="purpleCode"/>
                       </rfca_access>
               </ide>

       </configuration>

 

 

rfca_main_dialog

 

 

USER

ld4guest

PSW

jupiter

MNFRID

369-979-939

 

 

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