Last Updated: 10-May-2011 TB-080002C

Technical Bulletin,
Reflashing 68-6201 CPU

OMNI FLOW COMPUTERS, INC.

12620 West Airport Boulevard, Suite 100
Sugar Land, Texas 77478 United States of America
Phone-281.240.6161 Fax: 281.240.6162
www.omniflow.com
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Table of Contents

Scope ............................................................................................................................................3
Abstract .........................................................................................................................................3
Reflashing Steps ...........................................................................................................................3
Installing USB Drivers ...................................................................................................................7
Win XP, 2000, Vista ..................................................................................................................7
Method 1 - RECOMMENDED ...................................................................................................7
Method 2 ...................................................................................................................................7

Figures

Figure 1. OMNI 3000 Layout ........................................................................................................3

Figure 2. OMNI 6000 Layout ........................................................................................................4
Figure 3. 68-6201 CPU Layout.....................................................................................................4
Figure 4. Sample Screen..............................................................................................................5
Figure 5. SmartFlash Device Programmer...................................................................................5
Figure 6. Programming Sequence ...............................................................................................6

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Scope
Equipment used: Computer (PC or laptop), USB cable standard A to 5 Pin Mini B USB Cable. This
cable is also available through OMNI as part # K0200404 (10 foot length).

Abstract
URGENT NOTICE: During the time taken to reflash the CPU All users are required to make sure that the
flow computer is not forced closed during the reflashing procedure. Extreme
damage may occur to the CPU board. The USB connector will be torn away from
the CPU and users will not be able to continue to reflash the CPU.
Reflashing Steps
Use the following steps to update FLASH memory:
Before re-flashing any CPU:
NOTE: Ensure you have the latest revision of SmartFlash installed on your laptop or PC. Available at
www.omniflow.com (Downloads).
 Use OMNICOM® to retrieve the current configuration. Changing Applications will cause the
configuration to be cleared during the update process.
o Make sure the USB drivers are loaded on the computer to be used (see Section “Installing USB
Drivers”)
o Power down the flow computer
o Open the OMNI Flow Computer (CAUTION: these units have an integral cabinet latching
mechanism which first must be disengaged by lifting the bezel upwards before withdrawing the
inner chassis from the case) and remove the CPU module. (Figures 1 and 2 for the location of
the CPU module). Please use caution when extracting the CPU module as the ribbon cable
connecting it to the front panel could be damaged.

Figure 1. OMNI 3000 Layout

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Figure 2. OMNI 6000 Layout

o Change the “Flash Update” jumper on the module from the “Disabled” position to the “Enabled”
position (Figure 3).

Figure 3. 68-6201 CPU Layout

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o Re-install the CPU module and power up the flow computer (PC or Laptop).
o Make sure the “Program Lockout Switch” (lower red switch), located on the rear face of the front
panel is in the “Program Enabled” position (Figures 1 and 2 for location).
o Power up Computer (PC or laptop) and connect USB cable from computer to the USB connector
(Figure 3) on the CPU Module in the OMNI.
o Press and hold the <Prog> key on the front panel keypad.
o Press the “Reset” switch (upper red switch), located on the rear face of the front panel (Figures 1
and 2 for location).
o Release the “Reset” switch while continuing to hold the <Prog> key on the front panel keypad. A
“Boot Option Menu” should appear on the front panel display.
o On the front panel display, scroll down to the Enter BootLoader option using the down arrow
key and press the <Enter> key. A sample screen is shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. Sample Screen

o Run SmartFlash, (SmartFlash.exe), from the computer. Usually, this is located in the
C:\Omniflow folder of your PC or laptop. Figure 5 SmartFlash Device Programmer screen
should appear.

Figure 5. SmartFlash Device Programmer

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Make the following selections:

 For the Target Unit, select “OMNI 68-6201”
 Select the Connect button for SmartFlash to retrieve the current FLASH memory
configuration.
 Select the binary flash file to be transferred to the CPU.
NOTE: When flashing more than one (1) image into FLASH memory, they are done one at a
time.
 Select which FLASH application image location you want the application file to be
programmed to (“Flash Image 1” or “Flash Image 2”).
 Select which of the two (2) application images is to be booted by default on power-up or
reset.
 Select whether you would like to clear configuration memory only, or clear all memory.
NOTE: Clearing all memory will also force a unit to reset and boot up to the selected default
application.
 However, if the boot memory application is changed, if there is a jump in revisions, or if a
previous revision is installed, the configuration will be cleared at the first power-up reset.
Always back-up the configuration before starting the flash process. Clearing all memory
does not lose any of the I/O calibrations, these are restored from EEPROM that is located on
the CPU module.
 Select the “Start’ button to initiate the programming sequence (Figure 6).
o Once the flash image is transferred to temporary holding RAM on the CPU module, it will
be automatically verified and you will be prompted to select whether you want to go
ahead and program the actual FLASH memory (Figure 6). Select “OK”.

Figure 6. Programming Sequence

o When installing the second flash image for multiple applications, select the next flash
image file on your PC, select the desired image location (Flash Image 1 or Flash Image
2) and repeat the previous step.
o Exit the SmartFlash application on the PC.
o Remove the USB cable from the OMNI Flow Computer. This can be done before
powering down the OMNI Flow Computer.

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o Power down the OMNI Flow Computer, remove the CPU module (take care with the front
panel ribbon cable) and place the “Flash Update” jumper in the ‘disabled’ position.
Failure to do so will cause an alarm to be displayed on reset or power-up.
o Replace the CPU module and power-up the flow computer.
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o Using OMNICOM , transfer the saved configuration if required.
Installing USB Drivers
Win XP, 2000, Vista
There are two (2) methods for installing the necessary USB drivers for Win2000/XP/Vista. Method
number 1 is the easiest method and is recommended. Method number 2 is the standard method for
installing a driver in Windows which involves interaction with the “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialogs.
Method 1 - RECOMMENDED
This method should be implemented PRIOR to connecting your PC to a OMNI 68-6201 unit. Locate the
file “CDM_Setup.exe” within the SmartFlash application installation directory. The standard SmartFlash
installation directory is given as follows:
 C:\OmniFlow\SmartFlash
Execute the executable file “CDM_Setup.exe” using the Windows Start menu “Run” selection. Use the
“Run” dialog’s “Browse…” button to navigate to the “CDM_Setup.exe” file. Press the “OK” button to
execute the file. Alternately, the file can be executed from within Windows Explorer – navigate to the file
location and double-click it to execute the file. A message dialog will appear indicating that the driver was
successfully installed.
Method 2
Apply power to a unit with an installed 68-6201 CPU board. Connect the USB between the unit and the
PC requiring driver installation. Windows will recognize that a new device type has been connected and
will invoke the “Found New Hardware Wizard” series of dialogs to perform a manual installation of the
required driver files. Driver files are located in the following standard location:
 C:\OmniFlow\SmartFlash\USB Drivers\Windows Vista-XP-2K
The SmartFlash installation includes driver installation guides for both Windows 2000 and Windows
XP/Vista. These guides are in the form of PDF files and are specified as follows:
 C:\OmniFlow\SmartFlash\USB Drivers\Windows Vista-XP-2K\Windows 2000 Installation Guide.pdf
 C:\OmniFlow\SmartFlash\USB Drivers\Windows Vista-XP-2K\Windows XP Installation Guide.pdf
Follow Section 2.1 “Installing CDM Drivers” in the appropriate installation guide to complete the
installation.
Follow Section 2.1 “Installing D2XX Drivers” in the appropriate installation guide to complete the
installation.

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DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY

DOCUMENT INITIAL RELEASE DATE................................................. 10-August-2008

REVISION DATE PURPOSE / CHANGE REQUEST

A 10-August-2008 Maintained on the Web - Initial release
B 10-March-2009 DCR 090054
C 10-May-2011 DCR 110080

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