OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
The firmware in Fiber OWL 7 series devices can be updated on any computer that has OWLView software installed.
NOTE: any firmware updates must be applied to both the MASTER and REMOTE.
To update the firmware:
1)
Save the firmware file to the PC
2)
Connect the device to the computer via the supplied USB cable
-- do NOT remove the USB cable until the whole process is complete
3)
Power on the device
4)
Open OWLView software
5)
Click Tools > Update Fimware > From file...
6)
Browse to the location of the firmware file, then click Open
7)
The software and the device will indicate the firmware update process
Once the firmware is updated, the device will re-boot. Now it is safe to remove the USB cable.
UPDATING FIRMWARE
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The Lithium polymer batteries in Fiber OWL 7 series devices are re-charged through the USB port on each device.
A battery charger and USB cable is supplied for each unit.
The devices can either be recharged using the battery charger or a computer USB port.
To avoid damage to the unit or harm to the user, only use approved battery chargers.
Battery charger electrical specifications:
INPUT:
100-240V AC 50-60Hz
OUTPUT:
DC 5.0V 100 mA +/-5%
RE-CHARGING THE DEVICE BATTERIES