Axis Communications - How to upgrade print servers

Upgrading using the Flash Upgrade Port

Notes:
This method applies to the AXIS 570/670 MIO only.
Make sure to take all recommended precautions related to static-sensitive devices.

Flash Loading of AXIS 570/670 MIO

This document describes how to update the AXIS 570/670 MIO Print Servers using the AXIS flash load kit part no. 15147.

Equipment needed:

Flash loading kit Contents:

Step by Step Description:

If the AXIS 570/670 MIO card is installed in a printer, turn the printer off and remove the card. See the User's Manual.
Connect the flash loading cable to a parallel port on a PC and the Flash loading connector on the AXIS 570/670 MIO board. Note: Pin 1 (red mark on the flash cable) should be towards the MIO (printer) connector, see figure 1. below.
Connect the AXIS 570/670 MIO board to the Power supply board.
Attach power by connecting the AXIS PS-A model power supply to the Power supply board.
Press the RESET SWITCH on the Power supply board.
Start the loading sequence by the npsload.exe file on the Flash load diskette "npsload -x binary file" (x = lpt port). Note: For help run "npsload -h".
After successful flash loading install the AXIS 570/670 MIO card in the printer again according to the instructions in the User's Manual.

Figure 1. AXIS 570/670 MIO flash upgrade connection instruction.

How to monitor the loading procedure

When the loading is started, the network LED will start flashing with a rate of 2 Hz (loading time between 30 sec and 4 min).
The loader will consider itself completed when the LED starts flashing with a rate of 0.5 Hz.
In case of error, the flashing rate will be 1 Hz (with the on period much longer than the off period).

There will also be a message on the PC screen telling You if the loading was successful or not.