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Checking and updating the firmware in a DiCE

 

Updating the internal software (also called firmware) in a DiCE unit is done via VIDA or the DiCE Firmware Update application. This assumes that the USB driver has been installed for the DiCE unit, see Installing the USB driver for DiCE .

The DiCE unit has to be connected with a USB cable and 12 V feed. Ensure that the Firmware status LED is flashing green.

The user interface for updating software is available in English only.

  1. Connecting DiCE

  2. Connect the DiCE unit to a 12 V supply.

     
    Fig. 296: Battery cable attached
  3. Connect the DiCE unit via the USB cable to the computer, see Installing the USB driver for DiCE.

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    Fig. 297: USB cable attached
  5. Choose DiCE unit in VIDA

  6. Select the Connected Vehicles tab and choose the appropriate DiCE in the drop-down menu.

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    The DiCE Configuration button appears.

     
     
    Fig. 298: DiCE Configuration
  7. Click DiCE Configuration.

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    The DiCE Configuration pop-up opens.

  9. Click DiCE Update.

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    The Firmware Update window opens.

     

    The DiCE Firmware Update application can also be started from All Programs à DiCE à DiCE Firmware Update in the Start Menu in Windows.

  11. Updating the DiCE unit software

  12. Ensure that the correct DiCE unit and firmware file are selected in the Firmware Update window. The firmware can be found in the folder C:\Program Files\DiCE\Tools\DiCE_x_x_x.mot.

  13. Click Update.

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    The update is performed. It should not take more than a few minutes. If the DiCE unit already has the latest firmware a dialogue box opens, asking whether to load the firmware again or not.

  15. Close the Firmware Update application tool by clicking Close.

  16. If the firmware update fails, please restart the DiCE and retry.

  17. When the update is finished, the text Device update OK should be displayed.