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Appendix B: Updating Firmware
The CM-MD64 operating system undergoes a programme of continuous development, as a result the
unit may be updated by loading new versions of the firmware as they become available. This can be
done by connecting an Ethernet cable to the CM-
MD64’s front panel [11] linked to a Windows PC with
the latest firmware file.
The latest firmware version can be downloaded from Support / Software Download page on the Cadac
website.
Programming the FPGA
To programme the FPGA on the CM-MD64
you will require:
•
A PC / laptop with a web browser (this procedure will not work with a Mac)
•
Ethernet cable (Cat5 or Cat6)
To update the FPGA follow the instructions below:
•
Set the network card on the PC to
IP address 169.254.1.2
and the
subnet mask to
255.255.0.0.
•
Power cycle the
unit
Power off - wait 5 seconds - power on
•
Connect the PC to the
CM-MD64
unit via the Ethernet cable using the Ethernet port located on
the unit’s front panel.
•
Start the web browser on the PC and type
MCOMMS_MADI/mpfsupload
into the address bar
and press
Enter
To find the CM-MD
64’s
current FPGA version type MCOMMS_MADI
into the address
bar and press Enter
•
When the page loads you should see
MPFS Image Upload
plus a
Choose File
and an
Upload
button
•
Select
Choose File
and a file
browser window should appear
•
Browse to and open the
MComms_MADI_FPGA_******_A**.bin
file
•
Select
Upload
on the web page
Wait for up to 60 - 90 seconds and Upload successful will appear on the page
•
Programming the FPGA is complete