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5.4 Upgrading Module Firmware
All NetScanner
System Intelligent Pressure Scanner modules contain electronically
re-programmable memory devices that store the module firmware. Measurement Specialties
will provide new releases of module firmware for enhanced instrument performance whenever
updates or modifications are made. All scanner modules may have their firmware downloaded
via their Ethernet Host Port. This allows for firmware upgrade while the module is installed in its
normal communications network environment. Any new firmware releases may be obtained
free of charge by downloading from MEAS website at www.meas-spec.com. Download links
can be found on the home page and in the information page for each model (e.g., Model 9016,
Model 9022, etc.). All firmware is stored as a self-extracting .ZIP file. Once downloaded from
the internet, simply execute the download file to extract the archived file(s).
5.2.1 Upgrading Firmware via Host TCP/IP Port
New firmware for your NetScanner
System Intelligent Pressure Scanners may be upgraded by
the host computer, or any computer on the TCP/IP network, directly via the module’s Host Port.
The application called NetScanner
Unified Startup Software (NUSS) is provided for this
purpose. It is recommended that NUSS (and any new firmware update file) be installed to a
suitable subdirectory of your hard disk for better performance. Installation instructions for this
support software are provided with the application. Ensure that the TCP/IP communications is
properly configured for the PC running the application.
NUSS is provided to all customers who have purchased NetScanner
System Intelligent
Pressure Scanners. This application has its own User’s Manual and both may be downloaded
from our website,
www.meas-spec.com.
WARNING: While updating module firmware, DO NOT power-cycle your scanner,
or your PC. If the firmware update procedure is interrupted by any of these
practices, the module may be left in a “permanent” inoperable state with no operable
firmware to reboot it. The ONLY acceptable way to interrupt the firmware update
process is to select “Abort Download” before the memory begins to be overwritten.
In the event of such failure, module operation can only be restored by unplugging the
“bad” memory chip and installing a “good” memory chip containing a valid working
firmware version.”
After NUSS has finished downloading the new firmware, wait approximately 30
seconds for your NetScanner
System module to reset before closing NUSS, else
the newly installed firmware may be unreliable.
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