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Upgrading the Sonar Head
The Sonar Head has both software and firmware. You can upgrade these with the latest
versions obtained from Kongsberg Mesotech. You can also use this same procedure to
downgrade software and firmware versions.
Prerequisites
If you are performing a full upgrade, you will need to write three files to the Sonar Head
before power cycling the unit:
• The Sonar Head software file (.ASW)
• The Sonar Head transmit firmware file (.TXF)
• The Sonar Head receive firmware file (.RXF)
You can download these files from our website.
• https://www.km.kongsberg.com/mesotechsoftware
Context
The
Head Firmware Configuration
dialog box allows you to upgrade the Sonar Head
firmware. This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and
paused.
Procedure
1 Click
Setup
→
Connect
to start the Sonar Head.
2 Open the
Head Firmware Configuration
dialog box.
a Click the circular icon in the top-right corner of the sonar view to open the
Menu Widget
.
b Click
Pause
.
c Click
Setup
→
Head Firmware Configuration
.
Observe that the
Head Firmware Configuration
dialog box opens.
3 Take note of the current versions of software and firmware (Rx HW, Rx SW, Tx
HW, and Tx SW).
The version numbers are listed in the
Head Firmware Configuration
dialog box.
4 Write the latest firmware and software to the Sonar Head.
a Select Head Application Software under
Configuration type
.
b Click the file folder icon under
Configuration file
to browse and select the
.ASW file on your local drive.
Tip
Use the .ASW file with the same version as the .RXF file.
c Click
Write
.
Operating procedures