Updating Firmware
UDS200 User Guide
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The unit performs a power reset after the firmware has been loaded and stored.
Using Another Unit
To distribute firmware to another unit over the network:
1. Enter the host unit's Monitor Mode (see
Entering Monitor Mode Using the Serial
Port
on page 41).
2. Send the firmware to the receiving unit using the
SF
command, where x.x.x.x is
the receiving unit's IP address.
Figure 6-2. Sending Firmware to another Unit
SF x.x.x.x
After loading and storing the firmware, the receiving unit performs a power reset
Note:
You can only update your unit’s internal Web interface using TFTP or
DeviceInstaller.
Using the Serial Port
The following procedure is for using the HyperTerminal software application. This
procedure takes about 10 minutes.
Note:
Do not switch off the power supply during the update
.
A loss of
power while reprogramming will result in a corrupt program image and
a nonfunctional unit.
To download firmware from a computer using the unit’s serial port:
1. Enter Monitor Mode using the serial port (see
7: Using Monitor
Mode).
2. Download the firmware to the unit using the
DL
command.
3. Select
Send Text File
and select the
U200*.HEX
file to be downloaded. The
downloaded file must be the
.HEX
(ASCII) version.
4. After receiving the final record, the unit checks the integrity of the firmware image
before programming the new firmware in the flash ROM. The following message
displays when the firmware upgrade is complete.
Figure 6-3. Firmware Upgrade Screen Display
*** NodeSet 2.0 ***
0>DL
02049 lines loaded.
