Case 1. Firmware and software update for devices with version 1.5.0 or lower
1. First, update the firmware to the latest version. You will need two separate USBs.
a. On your laptop or desktop, plug in the USB(a) and create “AdamUpdate” folder. Then, copy and paste “ADAM-MC2_Series_V041_230516.hex” file into the folder.
b. Plug in the USB(a) into the device.
(CAUTION: Do NOT use the USB port right next to the power plug)
c. Go to ‘Setting’ page and check that the Update button is activated. Press the Update button.
d. If a drive window appears, select the USB drive that contains the firmware and click Apply.
2. Update the software to the latest version.
a. On your laptop or desktop, plug in the USB(b) and create “AdamUpdate” folder. Then, copy and paste “ADAM MC2.exe”, ADAM MC2 PC, ADAM MC2 Engineering file into the folder.
i. ※ Change the exe file name to “ADAM MC Plus.exe” before use.
ii. If there is only one USB available, delete the firmware file created in step 1, then copy and paste the software update file.
b. Plug in the USB(b) into the device.
(CAUTION: Do NOT use the USB port right next to the power plug)
c. Go to ‘Setting’ page and check that the Update button is activated. Press the Update button.
d. If a drive window appears, select the USB drive that contains the firmware and click Apply.
e. After completing updates, check the software and firmware versions on ‘Setting’ page.
Summary: Prepare two USBs – one for the firmware update file and the other for the software update file. Update the firmware first, followed by the software.
Case 2. Firmware update for devices with version 1.5.1 or higher
1. First, downgrade the software to ver.1.5.0. You will need three USBs.
a. On your laptop or desktop, plug in the USB(a) and create “AdamUpdate” folder. Then, copy and paste “ADAM MC2.exe”, ADAM MC2 PC, ADAM MC2 Engineering file into the folder.
i. ※ Change the exe file name to “ADAM MC Plus.exe” before use.
ii. Make sure the software upgrade file version is 1.5.0.
b. Plug in the USB(a) into the device.
(CAUTION: Do NOT use the USB port right next to the power plug)
c. Go to ‘Setting’ page and check that the Update button is activated. Press the Update button.
d. If a drive window appears, select the USB drive that contains the firmware and click Apply.
e. Reboot the device and make sure the version displayed is 1.5.0.
2. Update the firmware to the latest version.
a. On your laptop or desktop, plug in the USB(b) and create “AdamUpdate” folder. Then, copy and paste “ADAM-MC2_Series_V041_230516.hex” file into the folder.
b. Plug in the USB(b) into the device. (CAUTION: Do NOT use the USB port right next to the power plug)
c. Go to ‘Setting’ page and check that the Update button is activated. Press the Update button.
d. If a drive window appears, select the USB drive that contains the firmware and click Apply.
Case 3. Software update to ver.1.5.1.
a. On your laptop or desktop, plug in the USB(c) and create “AdamUpdate” folder. Then, copy and paste “ADAM MC2.exe”, ADAM MC2 PC, ADAM MC2 Engineering file into the folder.
i. ※ Change the exe file name to “ADAM MC Plus.exe” before use.
ii. Make sure the software upgrade file version is 1.5.1.
b. Plug in the USB(c) into the device.
(CAUTION: Do NOT use the USB port right next to the power plug)
c. Go to ‘Setting’ page and check that the Update button is activated. Press the Update button.
d. If a drive window appears, select the USB drive that contains the firmware and click Apply.
e. After completing updates, check the software and firmware versions on ‘Setting’ page.
Summary: Prepare three USBs – one for the firmware update file, one for the software downgrade file (ver.1.5.0), and the last one for the software upgrade file (ver.1.5.1). Downgrade the software to ver.1.5.0, then update the firmware, followed by the software to ver.1.5.1.