Xeos XMR Series, User Manual

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Appendix A: Firmware Update Procedure
Using the RS-232 port on the XMR, firmware can be updated.
Process

Remove unit from field

Update XMR firmware
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Test XMR’s ability to transmit
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Once transmission is confirmed, safe to redeploy

Notify Xeos of successful update
Requirements

Use of a computer running some version of Windows OS
o
STerm Terminal Emulator Program

DC Power source
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XMR power/communications cable (A-05-090) or equivalent

RS-232 to PC cable

XMR firmware package
Process
1. Power the XMR.
2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the XMR’s diagnostic output.
3. Take note of the COM port number in Control Panel → Device Manager
In this case: COM 7
4. Extract the contents of the zipped folder to a location of your choosing:
a. STerm.exe
b. Firmware .bin file
5. Open STerm and connect to the COM port of the XMR using these settings in the bottom-
right corner of the window:
Baud Rate 57.6k
Parity
None
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 1
6. Click Open Port
7. Commands can be sent to the XMR on the bottom-left. Send a ver command to the device
to confirm communication is established.