Desert Star FrogEye FC-2 Operator's Manual
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Page 1711. Software Installation, Firmware Upgrade, Set ClockFrogEye™ FC-2 is shipped with two installation CD ROM.1. The Sealevel disk contains the device driver for the RS485-USB converter that is used for remote operations(RemoteCAM) and camera firmware download (vis_term). Connect the adapter to a USB port and follow theinstructions in the installation wizard.2. The FrogEye™ installation disk contains the RemoteCAM remote operation software, the Image_RetrievalFirewire image download software, the imgConvert software for converting RAW and BTC formatted image filesto industry standard formats and the Vis_term utility for installing new firmware on the camera. Insert the diskand follow the wizard instructions. The installation will place a Desert Star Systems entry in the Programs list ofthe Start menu.remoteCam.exe Image_Retrieval.exe imgConvert.exe Vis_term.exeFirst-time Firewire ConnectionYour PC will detect the FC-2 camera upon the first connection via Firewire. The New Hardware Detect wizard will ask youfor the device driver vhpd1394. Point the wizard browser to the FrogEye installation directory (normally C:\ProgramFiles\Desert Star Systems\FrogEye), where this file is located.Camera Firmware UpgradesDesert Star Systems updates the camera firmware on occasion to implement new features or correct bugs. In addition,firmware with customer specific capabilities or advanced camera functions may be available. Firmware is downloaded tothe camera using the Sealevel RS485-USB adapter and the Vis_term software. Ask your computer guru to follow thisprocedure:1. Link the camera to the PC via the Sealevel RS485-USB adapter and the FCBL-A multi-function cable.2. Start Vis_term and select the COM port assigned to the Sealevel adapter.3. Switch the camera ON. A sound will emerge from the PC indicating the link is established. However, the camerawill keep re-linking every few seconds as the camera’s COP (computer operating properly) function attempts toforce the main processor into imaging mode.4. To disable the COP for firmware download, RESET the camera by briefly holding the supplied ring magnet closeto the RESET indent on the viewfinder end-cap. Remove the magnet, and the camera should link one last timeand the link should remain. Note: Using the RESET magnet will also cause the battery state information tobecome invalid until after completion of a full discharge/charge cycle and the real-time clock to be set to 1970.So, don’t do this unless downloading new firmware.5. Hit the Download New Application button and select the new firmware. The file name will befrogeye_fcbm1a_xxx.vc, where xxx is the version number.6. Wait for the download to complete, then switch the camera OFF, wait at least five seconds and then ON again tooperate the new firmware.Setting the Real-Time ClockUse the RemoteCAM software to set the camera’s real-time clock.After establishing the link, select Configuration->Autonomous Mode and then hit the Configure Camera button. Thecamera clock will be synchronized with the PC clock. |
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