Rev 4.9
SignalFire Telemetry
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Firmware Upgrades
Firmware updates for both the gateway (ARM) and the built-in radio are possible over the
RS-232 debug interface using the SignalFire Toolkit, or over a remote TCP connection if an
Ethernet Gateway module is used.
Gateway (ARM) Firmware update steps
1
Open the SignalFire Toolkit application.
2
Open the correct COM port connected to the RS-232 port of the gateway.
3
Go to the
Update
menu and select
Update Gateway Firmware
.
4
The latest gateway firmware file will be selected by default.
5
Click
Start Upgrade
.
Gateway Radio Firmware update steps:
1
Open the SignalFire Toolkit application.
2
Open the correct COM port connected to the RS-232 port of the gateway.
3
Go to the
Update
menu and select
Update Radio Firmware.
4
The latest radio firmware file will be selected by default.
5
Click
Start Upgrade
.
Rescue Gateway (ARM) Bootload
If in the process of a firmware update there is a power failure or other communications failure it may be
necessary to do a “rescue bootload.” If the base LED is solid on and/or the Toolkit is unable to communicate
with the Gateway the following process is necessary.
1
Remove DC power to the Gateway.
2
Open the SignalFire Toolkit application.
3
Open the correct COM port connected to the RS-232 port of the gateway.
4
Go to the
Update
menu and select
Update Gateway Firmware
.
5
The latest gateway firmware file will be selectable by default.
6
Click
Start Upgrade
.
7
Now re-connect the DC power to the gateway. The firmware update process should start. If the
firmware update does not start remove power for at least 10 seconds and re-try.
