Firmware Updates
Firmware Version Readout
The SubDrive Utility is able to use the display LEDs to perform a flash sequence to indicate the ver-
sion of firmware currently installed on the drive in XYZ format. Follow this procedure to identify the
firmware version:
1. Remove power from the drive and allow 5 minutes for internal voltage to dissipate.
2. Remove the drive cover.
3. Place DIP SW2 – Position 8 in the ON (up) position.
4. Reinstall the drive cover before applying power to the drive.
5. Apply power to the drive. The firmware readout procedure will begin automatically as follows:
• All three (3) LEDs will rapidly flash together to indicate that the readout procedure is start-
ing.
• The Power LED (top/green) will slowly flash at a rate of 1 flash/second. The number of
flashes indicates the X value of the drive firmware version.
• The Running LED (middle/green) will slowly flash at a rate of 1 flash/second. The number of
flashes indicates the Y value of the drive firmware version.
• The Fault LED (bottom/red) will slowly flash at a rate of 1 flash/second. The number of
flashes indicates the Z value of the drive firmware version.
• These steps will repeat indefinitely.
6. Remove power from the SubDrive Utility controller and allow 5 minutes for internal voltage to
dissipate.
7. Remove the drive cover.
8. Place DIP SW2 – Position 8 in the OFF (down) position.
9. Reinstall the drive cover.
10. Power on the drive. The drive will return to normal operation.
Firmware Update Procedure
File Preparation
The latest firmware file can be downloaded from the Download tab of the SubDrive/MonoDrive page
on www.franklinwater.com.
NOTE: A good quality, USB 2.0 compliant or newer device is required. Some older or lower-cost
devices may not be recognized by the drive.
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