FUU “Firmware Upgrade Utility” is SpringCard’s all-in-one software to flash the firmware of most of the product families.
FUU could be use to flash the : H663, E663, S663 and K663 families.
First of all you’ll need to download the Firmware Upgrade Utility software : https://www.springcard.com/fr/download/find/file/su13168
Once it’s installed, launch it. You will see that window
FUU “Firmware Upgrade Utility” is SpringCard’s all-in-one software to flash the firmware of most of the product families.
The H663 family (including the H663 OEM module itself, and also the Prox’N’Roll HSP, CrazyWriter HSP, TwistyWriter HSP and CSB HSP) is architectured over an Atmel (now Microchip) MCU, which could be flashed through USB. FUU Supports this family for long, and comes with Atmel DFU (Device Firmware Upgrade) driver for Windows.
You know the scene in the movie where the support guys are desperately trying to help a customer configuring a very specific product, only to discover minutes after that the customer has a totally different product in hands? Since SpringCard offers a very wide range of products, and since most products look the same (well, there’s nothing that resembles more closely an OEM NFC/RFID device than another NFC/RFID device), we experience this frequently. Our customer’s technicians sometimes face the same situation, when they come to the field and don’t know whether a colleague has already upgraded a firmware, uploaded a new configuration, or not.
To ease the job of all support teams and maintenance technicians, we’ve introduced an exciting new feature in all the “smart readers” firmware (aka all /RDR and RFID Scanner products). Starting with FW version 1.69, the reader is able to communicate with an Android application (code-name “SpringField Colorado“) and sends its identifier, version, serial number… This application runs on Android 4.4 and later, provided that the smartphone supports NFC. It takes benefit of the NFC host-card emulation (HCE) mode.
This document explains how to upgrade E663′s and the Funkygate-IP firmwares, using the Renesas Flash Development Toolkit (FDT).
Please read the datasheet of every product for specifications and the detailed list of features.
Please note that SpringCard is not responsible for any procedure that end user performs. Please note that not products can be recovered from improper firmware upgrade or mis-configuration !! YOU’RE FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
To be able to upload your firmware properly on the E663/Funkygate-IP modules, you need a computer running on Windows Xp/Vista/7. You will also need at least one working USB port and, of course, a Springcard product featuring a E663/S663 module in flash mode.
Except if the reference of your reader ends with something greater or equal to XXXX-AE, be sure to remove all power supply sources (external DC or POE) when connecting the reader to the computer through USB.
This registration will be necessary to download Flash Development Toolkit. Please browse to : http://www.renesas.eu/
Download and install Flash Development Toolkit
Once the registration is complete, you can download the last Flash Development Toolkit “Release” (and not “update”) Version (currently v4.09) on the FDT download page:
You will then have to run the downloaded launcher and install FDT with all the default options.
For E663/RDR (Smart Reader version, i.e. FunkyGate-IP NFC) : E663/RDR.
For E663 PC/SC (FunkyGate-IP PC/SC, TwistyWriter-IP PC/SC) : E663.
Make sure your device is not powered – remove Ethernet cable and shutdown DC power supply.
To enable flash mode, the switches must respect the following pattern :
When the switches are in correct position, connect the device to a computer’s USB port using a standard cable (mini-type B on reader side).
Wait until the USB Direct driver installs automatically.
Your reader must appear as Generic boot device in the Windows’ peripheral management.
If your reader does not appear in the list and if its reference ends with something greater or equal to XXXX-AE, then you have to connect it to a power supply source (external DC or POE).
Recent versions of the Funkygate do require a power supply to be flashed.
Create a new FDT firmware upgrade project
After this step a “Flash Development Toolkit” popup will appear. Click “OK” to continue. If at this step your device does not appear in the pop-up windows, you should check if the proper driver has been installed. FDT should have already enabled a “Generic Boot USB Direct” driver. If it is not the case, look for it when the Windows Driver installation popup appears when you connect your module in flash mode.
The firmware upgrade tool configuration is now over. Select Tools >> Simple Interface to simplify the project view.
You can now specify the firmware binary in the “File/Image Selection” by selecting the “Download File” radio button then the “User/Data Area” checkbox and endly by clicking on the play button to browse the firmware file.
You can now click on “Program Flash” to load the new firmware in the reader’s flash memory and then on “Disconnect” to end the procedure.
Once the flash step is over, you can put your reader in play mode by setting the switches in the folowing configuration :
Just press the RESET button and your reader is ready to be used!
This document explains how to upgrade the S663’s, the Funkygate-DW’s and the Funkycode DW‘s firmwares, using the Renesas Flash Development Toolkit (FDT).
Please read the datasheet of every product for specifications and the detailed list of features.
Please note that SpringCard is not responsible for any procedure that end user performs. Please note that not products can be recovered from improper firmware upgrade or mis-configuration !! YOU’RE FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
To be able to upload your firmware properly on the S663/Funkygate-DW/Funkycode-DW modules, you need a computer running on Windows Xp/Vista/7. You will also need at least one working USB port and, of course, a Springcard product featuring a S663/Funkygate-DW/Funkycode-DW module in flash mode.
This registration will be necessary to download Flash Development Toolkit. Please browse to : http://www.renesas.eu/
Download and install Flash Development Toolkit
Once the registration is complete, you can download the last Flash Development Toolkit “Release” (and not “update”) Version (currently v4.09) on the FDT download page:
You will then have to run the downloaded launcher and install FDT with all the default options.
The link below will enable you to download directly the latest version of firmware: S663.
First you need to power up your device and plug the required serial interface. The RESET button appears on the middle right corner.
Look page 6 of this link to see how to power the device.
Link: https://files.springcard.com/pub/pmi14049-ab.pdf
To enable flash mode, the switches must respect the following pattern :
Create a new FDT firmware upgrade project
The firmware upgrade tool configuration is now over. Select Tools >> Simple Interface to simplify the project view.
You can now specify the firmware binary in the “File/Image Selection” by selecting the “Download File” radio button then the “User/Data Area” checkbox and endly by clicking on the play button to browse the firmware file.
You can now click on “Program Flash” to load the new firmware in the reader’s flash memory and then on “Disconnect” to end the procedure.
Once the flash step is over, you can put your reader in play mode by setting the switches in the following configuration :
Just press the RESET button and your reader is ready to be used! If you intend to flash your device several times, don’t forget to disconnect/reconnect after each firmware upgrade.
A new firmware version (release 1.75.2) has just been published for SpringCard H512 and NFC’Roll.
This firmware improves the behaviour in card emulation and peer-to-peer (initiator) mode, allowing more reliable exchanges with most smartphones running either in reader or peer-to-peer (target) mode.
The same version will be released very soon for H663 and Prox’N’Roll PC/SC.
The new firmware is here: https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/springprox/1-75/2212_pn512_nfcroll-10_1-75.mot
The firmware upgrade procedure is here: https://tech.springcard.com/firmware-upgrade/csb6-firmware-upgrade/
The new firmware is here: https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/springprox/1-75/uc3b0256_pn512_h512_1-75.hex
The firmware upgrade procedure is here: https://tech.springcard.com/firmware-upgrade/h663-h512-firmware-upgrade/
SpringCard K663 is a versatile contactless/RFID/NFC coupler. This document explains how to upgrade K663’s firmware, using the new SpringCard Firmware Upgrade Utility.
At the date of writing, this document refers to the products listed below:
Please read the datasheet of every product for specifications and the detailed list of features.
Please note that SpringCard is not responsible for any procedure that end user performs. Please note that not products can be recovered from improper firmware upgrade or mis-configuration !! YOU’RE FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The SpringCard Firmware Utility works on Windows 7/8/10, on both x86 and x64 releases.
You’ll need a serial port on your computer, or a working USB-to-serial interface, in order to flash your device. Some device also require a specific interface or level translator to be able to perform the firmware upgrade procedure. Please refer to the product’s specific documentation for details.
Download the SU13168 installation package at address
Launch the downloaded setup executable.
Make sure you install at least this component:
The FUU software make uses of pieces of source code released under various open-source licences, including the GNU Public Licence (GPL).
To comply with the GPL, the FUU software it itself released under the GPL.
Check “source code to the open-source components” during install to get the source code.
FUU’s project Wizard automatically fetches the latest version of firmware for the device.
Your computer must be directly connected to the Internet to use the project Wizard. If you are behind a proxy, the proxy settings must be configured system-wide (Windows’ Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Proxy). If this is not the case, please skip this part down to “Using FFU with a custom project”.
For all the couplers based on the K663, select Serial Couplers -> K663 family.
For all the smart readers based on the K663/RDR, select RFID Scanners and Readers -> Misc. serial Readers .
FUU connects to server files.springcard.com and retrieve the list of firmware versions that are suitable for the selected product. The latest version is selected by default (but you may choose an older version should you require it).
FUU also offers to choose the directory where the firmware will be download to. We recommend selecting “your private FUU folder”.
Once done, click “Next”.
FUU now downloads the chosen firmware to the selected directory (this takes only a few seconds).
The name of the project appears in “Save project as”, and is deduced from the firmware file name. You may change this if you want.
The box “Please select the flash method” shall remain to “rl78flash”.
In the box “Communication interface”, please select the communication port your device is connected on. You will be able to change this afterwards if your device is not connected yet.
Once done, click “OK”.
You may now skip the next part and go down to “Flashing your device”.
In the “New project” screen, under “Hardware family”, click K663.
At this step, FUU opens a dialog to select the firmware file you intend to flash (extension is .mot). The same dialog remains available afterwards by clicking the “Browse” button.
If you are following this “manual” procedure, it is likely that you already have a custom firmware provided to you by SpringCard.
If this is not the case, here’s the “logic” to retrieve your firmware:
The firmware files for the couplers (running in SpringProx/Legacy mode) are located under https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/springprox/
The subdirectories are named after the version (for instance https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/springprox/1-74 stores all the firmware files in the 1.74 branch).
In every subdirectory, the files targeting these families of products are named
The firmware files for the smart readers (and RFID Scanners) are located under https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/iwm2_scan/
The subdirectories are named after the version (for instance https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/iwm2_scan/1-50 stores all the firmware files in the 1.50 branch).
In every subdirectory, the files targeting these families of products are named
Download the firmware you need and save it on your hard drive. Then tell FUU the .mot file you wish to use.
Once the firmware file has been selected, the name of the project appears in “Save project as”, and is deduced from the firmware file name. You may change this if you want.
The box “Flash using the UBL (user-land boot loader)” shall unchecked (until further notice).
In the box “Communication interface”, please select the communication port your device is connected on. You will be able to change this afterwards if your device is not connected yet.
Once done, click “OK”.
Once your project have been created using either method, you are ready to flash the firmware in the device immediately. Afterwards, just select the project in FUU’s main screen and click “Open” to use the same project again.
(Projects that will not be used anymore may be cleaned-up using the “Remove” button).
The software is now ready to flash your device – but we still have to prepare the hardware!
To flash the K663 module,
On most SpringCard devices, there’s a “FLASH” switch that must be moved:
The TwistyWriter and the CSB feature a FLASH switch on their PCB. Move the FLASH switch to the ON position for flashing. Don’t forget to move the switch back to the OFF position afterwards.
NB: to open the CSB shell, unscrew 4 screws at the bottom. Pay attention that the screws at the back are a little longer than ones at the front. Placing the longest screws at the front will damage the top cover.
The K663-TTL and K663-232 don’t feature the FLASH switch. They must flashed through one of SpringCard’s interface (see https://www.springcard.com/en/products/usb-interfaces for the USB interfaces and https://www.springcard.com/en/products/serial-interfaces for the Serial interfaces) connected to the device’s 8-pin JST connector.
Use:
Remember that the interfaces having a DB9 must be powered using the supplied mains adaptor (9V DC).
Set the interface’s FLASH switch to the ON position for flashing.
The Prox’N’Drive has a RS-232 serial line and don’t feature a FLASH switch. It must be flashed exactly as if it were a K663-232, using
Your own PCB must integrate the logic required to flash the K663. Please contact SpringCard Support to validate your schematics before manufacturing, to make sure you’ll be able to perform on-the-field firmware upgrade of the module through your product.
Now that both the software and the hardware are ready, just click “Flash” (or press the F8 key) to have FUU flash your device!
The Firmware Upgrade process starts by probing the device:
The process takes 40 to 50 seconds, so please be patient…
Once terminated, the “Flash” button becomes available again, and “OK” is displayed.
Use the “Edit settings” button anytime you need to change the communication port.
SpringCard H663 and H512 families are a group of NFC devices / contactless smartcard readers. This document explains how to upgrade their firmware, using the new SpringCard Firmware Upgrade Utility.
At the date of writing, this document refers to the products listed below:
Please read the datasheet of every product for specifications and the detailed list of features.
Please note that SpringCard is not responsible for any procedure that end user performs. Please note that not products can be recovered from improper firmware upgrade or mis-configuration !! YOU’RE FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Linux/Mac/Unix users are welcomed to use the open-source DFU-Programmer provided by Atmel and contributors and available at http://dfu-programmer.sourceforge.net/ . SpringCard H663 and H512 use the at32uc3b0256 chip.
The syntax is:
dfu-programmer at32uc3b0256 erase
dfu-programmer at32uc3b0256 flash --suppress-bootloader-mem
dfu-programmer at32uc3b0256 start
The SpringCard Firmware Utility 2013 works on Windows XP/Vista/7/8, on both x86 and x64 releases.
Download the SU13168 installation package at address
Double-click the downloaded executable.
Make sure you install those 2 components:
The microcontroller used by SpringCard H663 and H512 families is an Atmel AVR32 (AT320UC3B0256). This microcontroller is upgradeable on the field, through its USB link. A driver is provided by Atmel to connect the microcontroller through USB, using the USB DFU (Device Firmware Upgrade) standard.
The SpringCard SU13168 package contains release 1.2.2 of Atmel USB Driver for DFU. For any issue related to the driver itself, please visit http://dfu-programmer.sourceforge.net/ and http://sourceforge.net/projects/dfu-programmer/ do download a newer version or to look for support.
The FUU software make uses of pieces of source code released under various open-source licences, including the GNU Public Licence (GPL).
To comply with the GPL, the FUU software it itself released under the GPL.
Check “source code to the open-source components” during install to get the source code.
The firmware files for the PC/SC Readers are located under https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/springprox/
The subdirectories are named after the version (for instance https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/springprox/1-74 stores all the firmware in the 1.74 branch).
In every subdirectory, the files targeting these families of products are named
Download the firmware you want to use and save it locally on your hard drive.
The links below will enable you to download directly the latest version of each firmware :
When you launch the software for the first time, the list of Existing Projects is empty.
Check Create a new Project, and click OK.
Check Product group: H663/H512. The software opens a dialog box to let you select the firmware you want to put into the product (click Browse if the dialog box doesn’t open automatically).
Browse to the folder where you have downloaded the firmware earlier, and select the firmware file (extension is .HEX).
Back to the “Firmware Upgrade Settings” box, note that a Project Name has been generated from the name of the firmware file.
You may change the name, or just proceed by clicking OK.
Put the device into Flash Mode (see below for a detailed procedure, depending on the hardware). Wait until the USB driver “Atmel DFU for AT32UC3B” is installed and activated by Windows.
Click Flash under the File menu.
The procedure takes less than 20 seconds to terminate.
Don’t forget to put the reader back into operation mode!
In case the software says “No DFU device found”, please open Windows’ Device Manager, and check that your device is listed as “Atmel USB” and without error mark.
Once a Project has been created, FUU allows you to re-open it later on.
Make sure the Existing Projects box is checked, select the Project in the list and click OK.
You may also double-click the Project you want in the list.
Tie the /FLASH pin to GND before resetting (or powering up) the device to make it starts on its DFU bootloader.
For the H512, you can use a simple cable like this (connect the second pin to the reader’s housing) :
If a switch is available, you can use it (set to ON for firmware update):
Use the method depicted below for the bare modules, or shunt pins 1 and 7 on the JST connector.
Locate the 4 configuration switches and set them to ON ON ON OFF to load the firmware.
Remember to put the switches back to normal position ON OFF ON OFF afterwards.
Remove the 4 screws to open the product’s shell.
Locate the 4 configuration switches and set them to ON ON ON OFF to load the firmware.
Remember to put the switches back to normal position ON OFF ON OFF afterwards.
Pay attention when closing the shell that the screws at the front are shorter than the screws at the back!
SpringCard CSB6 Family is a group of contactless smartcard readers, offering various functions and three different operating modes : PC/SC (CCID), Legacy (virtual communication port), RFID scanner (keyboard emulation). All these products share a common hardware platform, based on the same microcontroller. This document explains how to upgrade the firmware, using the flash upgrade software provided by the manufacturer of the microcontroller.
At the date of writing, this document refers to the four products in the CSB6 Family :
Please read the datasheet of every product for specifications and the detailed list of features.
For the Prox’N’Roll you can also look at this vidéo:
Please note that SpringCard is not responsible for any procedure that end user performs. Please note that not products can be recovered from improper firmware upgrade or mis-configuration !! YOU’RE FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The microcontroller used by SpringCard CSB6 Family is Renesas H8S/2212UF. This microcontroller is upgradeable on the field, through its USB link, thanks to the software ‘Flash Development Toolkit’ (FDT) version 4 or newer, provided by Renesas.
FDT works on 32-bit versions of Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. You can’t use in on a 64-bit machine. There’s no equivalent tool for other operating systems.
The firmware files for PC/SC (and Legacy) products are located under https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/springprox/. The subdirectories are named after the version (for instance https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/springprox/1-70 stores all the firmware in the 1.70 branch).
In the subdirectories, the files targeting this family of products are named 2212_rc632_(product name and code)_(product version).mot. Always check that the product name and code field matches the product you actually have.
The firmware files for RFID Scanner products are located under https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/iwm2_scan/. The subdirectories are named after the version (for instance https://files.springcard.com/firmwares/iwm2_scan/1-40 stores all the firmware in the 1.40 branch).
In the subdirectories, the files targeting this family of products are named 2212_rc632_(product name and code)_rfid-scanner_(product version).mot. Always check that the product name and code field matches the product you actually have.
The links below will enable you to download directly the latest version of each firmware :
Generally speaking, putting the wrong firmware in any product is possible, and may appear to work, but this is not the way the product is intend to operate. Please make sure to always put the appropriate firmware in the actual product you have. Flashing a PC/SC reader with a RFID Scanner firmware (and vice versa) is not supported.
Latest version of FDT is available free of charge at Renesas’ :
You’ll be prompted for your company details before accessing the download.
Note : Renesas’ web site changes frequently, and its URLs are not « user friendly », therefore preventing us to give the actual link here.
Alternatively, we provide for convenience download FDT 4.09 (R03) at https://files.springcard.com/misc/fdtv409r03.exe but please check whether a newer version has been made available at Renesas’.
Launch FDT from Start Menu.
Choose « create a new project workspace », and click « OK ».
Enter a name for your new project workspace (for instance, CSB6 Family), and click « OK ». If left blank, the project name defaults to the same value as the workspace name.
Enter 2212U in the filter field, and choose H8S/2212UF in the list. Click « Next » to continue.
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Choose port « USB Direct », and click « Next ».
In the following pages, click « Next » (leaving all options to their default value), until « Finished ».
In the tree on the left, right click on the project. Then, in the popup menu, click on « Add Files… »
Browse to the firmware file you want to download in the product (firmware files have the « .mot » extension).
You may later on add other firmware files to your project if you have different products or if you re-use the same project with a future version.
Every product in the CSB6 Family has either a switch or a push-button to go to the firmware upgrade mode.
CSB6, CrazyWriter and EasyFinger have 4 configuration switches. Switch number 2 is devoted to firmware upgrade.
Unplug your device.
Open the casing (CSB6 and EasyFinger: there are a few PZ3 screws to unscrew).
Note the current position of the switches.
Move all the switches to ON.
Plug the device to the computer’s USB port again. For EasyFinbger, plug the external power supply as well.
The device is now enumerated as an “USB Direct” device and handled by the driver that has been installed together with FDT.
The top sticker (lexan) must be removed in order to unscrew the cover, before being able to access the firmware upgrade switch. As the sticker is glued, this is likely to destroy it. Please contact our sales team should you need to buy spare stickers.
You’ll have to insert a sharp blade (cutter) under the sticker to remove it. PLEASE BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET HURT.
Unplug your Prox’N’Roll.
Remove the top sticker.
Use your stanley knife carefully.
There’s a PZ3 screw underneath the sticker.
Unscrew the main screw.
You now have access to the PCB. There’s only one switch (with a blue body), the firmware upgrade switch.
Move the switch to the ON position.
Plug the Prox’N’Roll to the computer’s USB port again. It is now enumerated as an “USB Direct” device and handled by the driver that has been installed together with FDT.
The new version of Prox’N’Roll has got a push-button. This button is accessed via a tiny hole hidden under the reader’s bottom label. You need a paper clip to push the button and don’t have to open the reader.
Unplug your Prox’N’Roll.
If you manage to sense the hole through the bottom label, you may insert the paper clip through the label. Overwise, remove the bottom label using a stanley knife.
Underneath the label, you find a tiny hole.
Insert a paper-clip in the hole and push firmly until you feel or hear the button. Keep the button pressed.
While keeping the button pressed, plug the Prox’N’Roll to the computer’s USB port again. It is now enumerated as an “USB Direct” device and handled by the driver that has been installed together with FDT. Once the driver is loaded (this may take up to 30 seconds on the first time, but normally less than 5 seconds afterwards) you may depress the button, removing the paper-clip from the hole.
Back to FDT screen, right-click on the file you want to load in the device.
In the popup menu, click « Download File ».
FDT now prompts you to select the target USB device. If you’ve plugged only one product at a time, there must be only one target!
Select the only target, and click « OK ».
Wait during the flash operation (this takes 20 to 60 seconds).
When done, FDT displays this message:
Terminate the procedure by clicking « Disconnect » in the « Device » menu.
Put back the switches in the position you’ve noted in before flashing.
Unplug/plug the device again.
Move the switch back to the OFF position.
Close the casing and put the sticker back in position.
Unplug/plug the device again.
Unplug/plug the device again (without the paper-clip).
It’s possible, for example if your product’s LEDs are RED that you need to follow an additional step to configure your product. See this page for more information.