NARDA PMM ER9000, User Manual

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Updating Firmware 5-1
5 – Updating firmware
5.1 Introduction
The PMM ER9000 features a simple and user-friendly method for updating
its internal firmware through a Personal Computer (PC).
This section provides all the information required for easy updating.
The following procedure works both for the ER9000/00 and ER9000/01
options.
5.2 System requirements
The minimum requirements to allow the software to operate properly are
the following:
•
USB memory stick
•
PC running Windows10
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1 free RS232 or USB Port
The PMM ER9000 receiver has 2 internal levels of firmware: one called
“Int”, which drives interfaces, peripherals and display, and another called
“ER” which is dedicated to the receiver and signal processing.
The upgrade of the Int firmware needs a USB stick containing the updated
file, while the upgrade of the ER firmware is carried out via the PC through
serial connection.
5.3 ER firmware update
Use a RS232 or USB port for updating ER9000 internal firmware. For
normal operation, instead,
t he ER9000 needs to be driven by a PC
through an USB connection as reported on §3.1 and §7.1 .
Turn off the PMM ER9000 and connect the serial cable supplied with the
apparatus, to the RS232 or USB socket situated on the back panel of PMM
ER9000 on one side and to a free port (again RS232 or USB) on the PC
side.
The first free port will be automatically detected by the Firmware Update
Program during installation. In case of troubles please check port
assignments on the PC through the Control Panel utility.
5.3.1 Software
Installation
The Update Firmware executable program is provided together with the
ER9000 Software Utility stored on Software Media and included in PMM
ER9000 Receiver package; anyway it’s always possible to check for newer
releases and download them from official NARDA Italy Web Site Support
page www.narda-sts.it.
Document ER9000EN-21204-1.00 - © NARDA 2022