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ROVNAV 6

FIRMWARE UPGRADE GUIDE

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QSG-UP-8310-A1

08/2013

910-0004

Summary of Contents for ROVNAV 6

Page 1: ...QUICK START GUIDE ROVNAV 6 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 8310 A1 08 2013 910 0004 ...

Page 2: ...ffice hours and are responded to within 30 minutes at all other times SONARDYNE 24HR EMERGENCY HELPLINE UK 44 0 1252 877600 Make sure the correct firmware is being installed to correctly Do not use the test cables to lift the equipment make the equipment operate CAUTIONS STEP 1 Heavy equipment The ROVNav 6 transceiver when out of water weighs 13 kg Manual handling Equipment MHE must be used to mov...

Page 3: ...product support Refer to Step 1for details Drivers are required to enable operation of the Test Box These are supplied on the Utilities CD 920 2000 and require installation onto the PC before the Test Box is connected to the ROVNav 6 For any further information please refer to the ROVNav 6 User Manual UM 8310 Section 9 Make sure all Warnings and Caution labels on the equipment are read and underst...

Page 4: ...nt Test Box Type 8300 066 to the Transceiver 1 Remove the protective cover from the TCVR Power and Comms 8 Way AGP connection point 1 2 2 Check the connection points are free from obstructions and dirt 3 Position the Test Box cable in the correct orientation and insert into the connection point 3 4 ...

Page 5: ...connection points on the Test Box 4 4 Using a USB connection lead connect the Test Box to a PC 1 3 2NOTE As soon as the Test Box is connected to the PC the two mode lights on the Test Box will illuminate Red for RS232 Blue for RS485 If the mode lights do not illuminate Red refer to the ROVNav 6 User Manual UM 8310 Section 10 3 for details on checking the internal switches of the Test Box 2 ...

Page 6: ...Ports have been identified close the Computer Management STEP 5 1 To assist in upgrading the firmware it is recommended that the PC Comms Port the Test Box is connected to is identified 2 To identify the Comms Port go to Device Manager on the PC Computer Management 2NOTE The Test Box to PC USB connection provides two Comms ports on the PC It is important to identify these ports so one can be selec...

Page 7: ...ut using the 6G Terminal Lite software 1 Open the 6G Terminal Lite software by double clicking on the desktop icon HOST FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE 2 Click Connect to connect the ROVNav 6 to the software 3 In the Select Port window select the correct port the PC is connected to and the Baud Rate from the drop down menu Click Connect OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT ...

Page 8: ... or close this window It is used for diagnostic purposes 2NOTE 4 The 6G Setup tab will populate with ROVNav 6 information 5 A Comms Log window will appear HOST FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE 6 Select the Manual Command tab to also see the ROVNav 6 communication readings 7 If no response is indicated in the Comms window from the ROVNav 6 this would indicate the incorrect Baud Rate refer to Step 11 for ...

Page 9: ...HOST FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE 8 On the 6G Terminal Lite screen toolbar select Tools then Bootloader The ROVNav 6 can have up to two versions of the firmware installed at one time The firmware highlighted in green is the version currently in operation If only one version of firmware is installed the application slot will be empty 2NOTE ...

Page 10: ...ion Slot Empty Click Download Application HOST FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE 12 In the Open window navigate to the location of the new firmware 13 Select the required firmware and click Open 11 If a version of firmware is to be replaced a warning window will appear to make sure the firmware selected is the correct version to be replaced Click OK to accept and close this window ...

Page 11: ... green progress line will indicate the firmware download 1 2 14 The new firmware will immediately start to download as indicated by the green TX RX light on the Test Box 2 1 New versions of firmware will either be issued directed by Sonardyne and supplied on a CD or can be downloaded from the Sonardyne website at www sonardyne com 2NOTE ...

Page 12: ... the 6G Terminal Lite Manual Command tab select Send Break This will reset the transceiver with the new firmware 16 On completion of the firmware upgrade the new version of firmware will appear in the Bootloader main screen in green HOST FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT ...

Page 13: ...Log window when clicking Connect it is possible the Baud Rate is incorrect Carry out the following procedure to determine the Baud Rate 1 On the 6G Terminal Lite software double click on the Comm port icon in the top left window and select Change Baud Rate 2 The Select Port window will appear Change the Baud Rate to 9600 then click Connect ...

Page 14: ...d Rate and if necessary change the Baud Rate of the software to match 5 The Comms Log window will appear with notification that the Baud Rate has successfully changed 3 On the 6G Terminal Lite Manual Command page click Send Break to send communication to the ROVNav 6 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT ...

Page 15: ... 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the Test Box and the PC 5 Disconnect the Test Box from the Transponder 6 Refit the protective cover to the TCVR Power and Comms 8 Way AGP connection 7 Stow the Test Box in the protective packaging supplied with the transceiver for further use STEP 14 For further information on the Sonardyne equipment and firmware upgrades go to http www sonardyne com support produc...

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