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TYPE 8300 TRANSPONDERS

FIRMWARE UPGRADE GUIDE

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QSG-UP-8300-00-A2
07/2013
910-0001

Summary of Contents for 8300

Page 1: ... START GUIDE TYPE 8300 TRANSPONDERS FIRMWARE UPGRADE GUIDE To access more information on the firmware download a free QR code app on your Smartphone and then scan this code QSG UP 8300 00 A2 07 2013 910 0001 ...

Page 2: ...is being installed Do not use the test cables to lift the equipment CAUTIONS STEP 1 Heavy equipment The Type 8300 Series of transponders when out of water weigh between 22 8 kg and 35 kg depending on type Manual handling Equipment MHE must be used to move the transponders If MHE is not available then a manual handling assessment must be carried out prior to carrying out manual lifting handling Per...

Page 3: ... colour band To enable the firmware upgrade process a Dual Test Cable is supplied with the equipment If the correct test lead is not available please contact Sonardyne for product support Refer to Step 1 for details Transponder Number Transponder Type Colour Band 8300 8301 8305 8307 8308 Compatt 6 DPT i 6 AMT Modem SLT Make sure all Warnings and Caution labels on the equipment are read and underst...

Page 4: ...ound Dual Serial Cable connection point on the Transponder 2 Using the special tool remove the protective cover from the Dual Serial Cable connection point 1 1 2 3 3 Check the connection points are free from obstructions and dirt 4 Position the Dual Serial Cable in the correct orientation and insert into the connection point 2 3 ...

Page 5: ...he other end of the Dual Serial Cable has the CPU and DAS connectors for use when requested in the instructions 5 Make sure the Dual Serial Cable is inserted fully and secure in place by screwing in the red protective cover clockwise 1 1 ...

Page 6: ...used 2 Double click on the GP Bootloader exe icon to open the program STEP 5 3 From the menu toolbar select Serial Port then Configure 5 Select File then Open 6 Browse to the location where the new firmware is stored Select the new firmware 4 In the Dialog screen select the correct COM port and Baud Rate 38400 56700 or 115200 Click OK 2 NOTE The new firmware version will appear in the Bootloader t...

Page 7: ...cable is connected to the correct Comms Port 11 Click Refresh after checking the connections 12 If all the cable connections have been made the window will refresh 2 NOTES Two spaces are available on the hardware for firmware If all spaces are full then one must be deleted to accommodate the firmware upgrade The green highlighted App indicates the currently active firmware 13 To erase an applicati...

Page 8: ...d to start uploading the new firmware 17 When the upload is complete a Bootloading Success window will appear 18 Click OK 19 The new uploaded program will appear in the selected App window 20 Close the Get and Display the DSP s Table of Content window 21 To confirm the new firmware is working click on TOC and the new firmware should be displayed highlighted in green 22 Close all windows ...

Page 9: ... Transponder as detailed in Step 3 3 Connect the CPU and DAS connectors to comms ports on the PC 5 The 6G Terminal Lite homepage will open on a blank 6G setup tab Make a note of which comms port each connector is connected to 2 NOTE 4 Double click on the 6G Terminal Lite icon to open the software 6 Click Connect to connect the transponder to the software DAS FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE ...

Page 10: ...he correct port the PC is connected to and the Baud Rage from the drop down menus Click Connect 9 Open the DAS software by double clicking on the icon 8 In the 6G Setup tab select the DAS Calibration On button to upgrade the DAS firmware DAS FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE ...

Page 11: ...ect 14 When the DASCAL program opens select Disconnect 11 A DAS Comms selection window will open 12 Choose the correct COMMS port for the DAS connection from the drop down selection 10 On the DAS page click Connect DAS FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE ...

Page 12: ... 19 When the new firmware upgrade has completed a Reprogramming Succeeded notification will be displayed in the DAS homepage main screen 17 Navigate to the location of the new program Click Open 15 Disconnected will appear in the main screen 16 Select Load New Program to load the new firmware DAS FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE ...

Page 13: ... the DAS Calibration Off If only one Comms Port connection has been used then close the DAS program by selecting Exit Program disconnect the DAS connection from the Comms Port and replace it with the CPU connection on the Dual Test Cable Open the 6G Terminal Lite program by double clicking the icon 2 NOTE 20 Click Exit to return to the 6G Terminal Lite homepage ...

Page 14: ... Test Report 2 A file location window will open to save the created Test Report pdf The Test Report will list all information provided on the 6G Setup tab of the 6G Terminal Lite software 3 Choose a location to store the Test Report then press OK CREATING A TEST REPORT ...

Page 15: ... from the Transponder 5 Using the special tool fit the protective cover to the Test Cable attachment point 6 Stow the Test Cable in the protective packaging supplied with the Transponder for further use STEP 14 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT CREATING A TEST REPORT 5 On completion of the review the 6G Terminal Lite software can be closed 4 A pdf test report will now be created and saved in the designated ...

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