Einstein™ Firmware Update Instructions
Version 22 Firmware Update
for the Paul C. Buff, Inc.™ Einstein™ 640 Flash UnitThis firmware update is for Einstein™ 640 Flash Units with version 19 or 20 firmware. Einstein™ units with version 22 firmware will not require this update. To determine which firmware your Einstein™ unit has, please refer to the following:
- Einstein™ units with serial numbers E64001000 - E64001114 shipped with v.19
- Einstein™ units with serial numbers E64001115 - E64001812 shipped with v.20
- Einstein™ units with serial numbers E64001813 or higher shipped with v.22 (no update required)
About This Firmware Version 22 Update:
This firmware download updates all Einstein™ units with serial numbers E64001000 through E64001812, having firmware version 19 or 20. Firmware version 22 updates the following:From version 20:
- The new firmware increases the Pump Temperature reading at which the light shuts off from 60°C to 105°C, increasing the time before thermal shutdown.
- The new firmware includes a cosmetic change to the diagnostics screen.
- The new firmware corrects an issue where the light may double fire when a triggering cord is connected in the 1/8” sync jack.
*** Additionally, you will need a new or formatted (FAT16) MicroSD card (2GB or less) to install this firmware update.
Click here for PC instructions and here for Mac instructions.
PC Einstein Firmware Download Instructions
Save the file “E640-v22” to your hard drive, we recommend to the desktop.
Insert the MicroSD card into the card reader.
Navigate to the MicroSD card drive, and click to open.
Keeping the MicroSD card window open, click on “E640-v22” file on the hard drive (desktop).
In the new window, you will see a folder titled “PCBUFF”.
Click and drag the “PCBUFF” folder you downloaded to the MicroSD card, unzipping if necessary.
Disconnect the power cord from the light.
Insert the card with preloaded firmware into the light, gold contacts first and facing the rear panel. The card must be inserted at a 90º angle. Press down until you hear a click.
Plug in the power cord.
The unit’s screen will go solid white and begin to flicker quickly, then more slowly, for about 25-30 seconds.
Once the flickering has stopped, remove the card by pressing in and letting it pop up.
Power on the light.
As the unit reboots, “SW-01730 Ver22” should appear on the screen.
Repeat this for each light that requires the update.
Be sure to remove the card from the light after the update. Leaving the card in place in the unit will not damage the unit, but each time that the unit is powered on, the system will repeat the firmware update process.
Mac Einstein Firmware Download Instructions
Save the file "E640-v22" to your hard drive. If you have the option to choose a location, we recommend saving the file to your desktop.
Locate the saved "E640-v22.zip" zipped file on your desktop or in your downloads folder. Double-click the file to unzip, revealing the "PCBUFF" folder.
Note for Safari Users:
If you DO NOT see the "E640-v22.zip" zip file on your desktop or in your downloads folder, look for a folder titled "PCBUFF" or "EINSTEIN." As the file “E640-v22” is a zipped folder, certain Safari browser versions are set by default to automatically unzip it. Due to this setting, when you go to locate the "E640-v22" file, it may have already been unzipped to the next folder in the directory path named "PCBUFF". Additionally some versions of Safari may further unzip to the "EINSTEIN" subfolder.
- If Safari has unzipped the file to the "PCBUFF" folder, no further action is needed. This is the folder that you will click and drag to the MicroSD card in Step 2 below.
- If Safari has unzipped the file to the "EINSTEIN" folder, you will need to create a new folder for it. To create a new folder, choose “New Folder” from the Finder menu. Name the folder "PCBUFF" (in all caps, without the quotation marks). Place the "EINSTEIN" folder inside the newly created "PCBUFF" folder. Move on to Step 2 (below) as normal.
2. Copy the firmware version 22 onto the new MicroSD card:
Insert the MicroSD card into the card reader.
Navigate to the MicroSD card drive, and click to open.
Keeping the MicroSD card window open, click and drag the "PCBUFF" folder you downloaded to the MicroSD card.
Eject your MicroSD card from your computer.
Disconnect the power cord from the light.
Insert the card with preloaded firmware into the light, gold contacts first and facing the rear panel. The card must be inserted at a 90º angle. Press down until you hear a click.
Plug in the power cord.
The unit’s screen will go solid white and begin to flicker quickly, then more slowly, for about 25-30 seconds.
Once the flickering has stopped, remove the card by pressing in and letting it pop up.
Power on the light.
As the unit reboots, “SW-0173 Ver22” should appear on the screen.
Updating additional Einstein™ units.
If you have additional Einstein™ units to update, follow these steps for each additional unit.
Place the MicroSD card back into the card reader.
Navigate to the MicroSD card drive and click to open.
Keeping the MicroSD card window open, click and drag the "PCBUFF" folder (the same downloaded folder that you clicked and dragged before) to the MicroSD card. When you drag the folder to the MicroSD card, you will be prompted with a message stating that there is already an item named “PCBUFF” in this location. Click “Replace.”
Follow Step 3 (above) to update the firmware on the Einstein™ unit using the MicroSD card.