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3.9
Firmware Recovery
If your device has corrupted firmware and is no longer accessible (for example due to an
interrupted firmware upgrade), you can follow the below steps to recover. Refer to
section 3.8.2
for the list of models which support this function.
if you do not have the “.hex” firmware file.
3.9.1
For PWR-40PW-RC power sensors,
navigate to the directory where you
installed the GUI and run “UpgradeFirmware.exe”. In the new window click the “Connect/
Disconnect” button. After a connection has been made proceed to click on “Load Hex File”
button for a browse window to open. Navigate to where you saved the upgrade file and select it,
then click on “Upgrade Firmware”.
3.9.2
For all other power sensors (except PWR-40PW-RC),
open the GUI and
attempt to establish a USB connection. An alert should appear (See
Fig 3.9.2
advising that the
corrupted unit has been identified, click ‘Yes’ to proceed and refer to steps
or ‘No’ to cancel.
Figure 3.9.1
Firmware Upgrade App. (Connection step – left, Upgrade step – right)
Figure 3.9.2
Firmware – recovery option (except PWR-40PW-RC)
