The SB600 Updater PC Program is a PC based program that allows users to update the application firmware (operating software) in the SB600 to the latest version. Updating the remote display is performed by attaching a micro USB cable to the SB600 controller, running the updater program, and selecting a previously download “hex” file. The updating process begins as soon as the program Start button is selected, and will restart the SB600 when complete. After restarting, the SB600 will be ready to operate with the latest features and improvements.

To download files: Click on the download link above.

(39 KB zip file)

For instructions on how to update the SB600 controller firmware, follow the procedure below, or select Manuals, and then download this PDF:

Updating the SB600 Firmware

SB600 FIRMWARE UPDATING PROCEDURE

Items Required:

• Hex file (Download from SB600 Resource Type, Software)
• Cardinal SB600 Updater PC program (Download from SB600 Resource Type, Software)
• Laptop/PC
• Micro USB cable

Procedure:

1. Download the new firmware (Hex file) to a PC/Laptop and unzipped it.

2. Power down the SB600.

3. Remove the acorn nuts from the back panel, and then remove the back panel to gain access to the Micro USB connector on the SB600 controller board.

4. Locate the Micro USB connector on the SB600 controller board, and plug-in the Micro USB cable.

5. Hold the MODE button and apply power to the SB600. The LEDs labeled POWER and B should be lit.

6. On your PC/Laptop go into the Device Manager and note what COM ports you have. Now plug in the Micro USB cable to the PC/Laptop, and a new COM port should appear.

7. On the PC/Laptop launch the Cardinal SB600 Updater PC program, and select the COM port of the PC that the SB600 is connected to (It will show up on Windows as a serial to USB serial port).

8. Select the hex file and press the Start button to begin the update process. NOTE: It will take several minutes for the SB600 to update.

9. When the update is complete, the LEDs on the controller board will flash and the scoreboard will reboot. The SB600 will show the updated version during the startup screen.

10. Power down the SB600, and remove the Micro USB cable. Replace the back panel and secure it to the SB600 with the acorn nuts removed earlier. Follow a diagonal pattern when tightening the acorn nuts.

IMPORTANT! The acorn nuts should be torqued to 20 to 25 in-lb (2.3 to 2.8 Nm).