Storm Interface Audio Nav Downloader Utility Instructions
- September 8, 2024
- Storm Interface
Table of Contents
- Audio Nav Downloader Utility
- Product Information
- Specifications:
- Product Usage Instructions:
- Checking the Firmware Version:
- Updating the Firmware Version:
- Remote Update of Device Firmware:
- Q: How do I know if I have the correct firmware version?
- Q: What should I do if the firmware update fails?
- Q: Can I update the firmware remotely on an AudioNav installed
Audio Nav Downloader Utility
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: AudioNav Downloader Utility
- Version: 2.0
- Manufacturer: Storm Interface, a trading name of Keymat
Technology Ltd
Product Usage Instructions:
Checking the Firmware Version:
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Run the following command in a batch file:
AudioNavDownloaderUtility -p AUDIONAV -v -
This will return the installed version number
Updating the Firmware Version:
-
Modify the firmware filename in the batch file
AUDIONAV_UPDATE_FIRMWARE.BAT to the new version -
Run the batch file
-
It will return 0 for failure and 1 for success
Remote Update of Device Firmware:
-
Connect to the AudioNav device
-
Check the bcdDevice (from USB descriptor) to identify the
connected hardware (standard AudioNav or ALT AudioNav) -
Read the contents of the firmware file. In ALT firmware file,
an additional identifier @7000 with value 10 is added -
If the new firmware matches the hardware:
-
Step 1: Retrieve configuration data before upgrade (includes
serial number, keycodes & settings) -
Step 2: Upgrade keypad using specified method
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Step 3: Retrieve configuration data after upgrade
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Step 4: Check the configuration correctness by comparing
results before and after upgrade
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FAQ:
Q: How do I know if I have the correct firmware version?
A: You can check the firmware version by running the command
‘AudioNavDownloaderUtility -p AUDIONAV -v’ in a batch file.
Q: What should I do if the firmware update fails?
A: If the firmware update fails, ensure that you have modified
the firmware filename correctly in the batch file and try running
it again.
Q: Can I update the firmware remotely on an AudioNav installed
in a kiosk?
A: Yes, you can remotely update the firmware in an AudioNav that
is already installed in a kiosk using the AudioNav Downloader
Utility.
AudioNav Downloader Utility
Remote Update of Device Firmware
This allows you to check the firmware version, or if you have been sent new
firmware you can remotely update the firmware in an AudioNav that is already
installed in a kiosk.
AudioNav Downloader Utility version 2.0 includes the following files
· BSL430.dll · AudioNavApi.dll · AudioNavDownloaderUtility.exe ·
AudioNavUtility.exe · AUDIONAV_UPDATE.BAT · AUDIONAV_UPDATE_FIRMWARE.BAT
Checking the firmware version
Run the following command in a batch file
AudioNavDownloaderUtility -p AUDIONAV -v
This will return the installed version number
Updating the firmware version
Modify the firmware filename in the batch file AUDIONAV_UPDATE_FIRMWARE.BAT to
the new version
Run the batch file
It will return 0 for failure and 1 for success.
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The batch file will perform the following tasks
Connect to the AudioNav, and then
Check the bcdDevice (from USB descriptor), to identify what hardware is connected. (either standard AudioNav or ALT AudioNav).
Read the contents of the firmware file. In ALT firmware file, there is an additional identifier added @7000 with value 10.
This allows it to check that the new firmware file matches the hardware, if it does then these steps follow :
STEP 1 Retrieve configuration data before upgrade (includes serial number,
keycodes & settings) STEP 2 Upgrading keypad using
AudioNav Downloader Utility Rev 1.0 www.storm-interface.com
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AudioNav Downloader Utility
Change History
Instructions for Downloader Utility
Date
Version
15 Aug 2024 1.0
Details First release (split out from combined instructions
Remote Firmware Update
AudioNavDownloaderUtility
Date 08 Sep 17 19 Dec 23
Version 1.0 2.0
Details New Release, added to Tech Manual Updated to include ALT AudioNav hardware
Storm Interface is a trading name of Keymat Technology Ltd Storm Interface products include technology protected by international patents and design registration. All rights reserved
AudioNav Downloader Utility Rev 1.0 www.storm-interface.com
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