Firmware update, Extended version number (fpga/µc), Chapter – ALLIED Vision Technologies Stingray F-504 User Manual
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Firmware update
STINGRAY Technical Manual V4.4.4
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Firmware update
Firmware updates can be carried out via FireWire cable without opening the
camera.
Extended version number (FPGA/µC)
The new extended version number for microcontroller and FPGA firmware has
the following format (4 parts separated by periods; each part consists of two
digits):
Special.Major.Minor.Bugfix
or
xx.xx.xx.xx
Note
For further information:
•
Read the application note:
How to update Guppy/Pike/Stingray firmware
at AVT website or
•
Contact your local dealer.
Digit
Description
1st part: Special
Omitted if zero
Indicates customer specific versions
(OEM variants). Each customer has its
own number.
2nd part: Major
Indicates big changes
Old: represented the number before
the dot
3rd part: Minor
Indicates small changes
Old: represented the number after
the dot
4th part: Bugfix
Indicates bugfixing only (no changes
of a feature) or build number
Table 171: New version number (microcontroller and FPGA)