Poseidon2
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Update Firmware
Updating the firmware over the WEB
Upload the firmware in a
.hwg
file over HTTP to
http://x.x.x.x/upload/
.
Connection cannot be interrupted during
the transmission. If the FW is not loaded
correctly this way, use the previously
mentioned RS-232 update option to
upload the file.
Firmware in the .HWg format is available
at the Poseidon website, or on the
supplied CD.
Firmware Update over RS-232
Poseidon2 4002 firmware can be updated via RS-232 interface. The firmware consists of a single file
with a
.HWg
extension. You can download the file at our website.
Caution:
Please contact us in case of any problems with firmware upload.
Poseidon Firmware Upload
– step by step
Power off the Poseidon.
Connect the Poseidon2 to the serial
port on your PC using a RS-232
cable with the “
Laplink
” wiring.
Set the Poseidon2 DIP switches to:
DIP1=ON, DIP2=OFF, DIP3=OFF,
DIP4=OFF.
Run the Hercules Setup utility and
select the “Serial” tab.
Select the serial port where the
Poseidon2 is connected.
Click the “HWg FW update” option
and select the firmware file you
want to upload to the Poseidon2.
When the screen with the progress
bar appears, power the Poseidon2
back on.
After uploading the firmware, previous configuration settings are retained. The Poseidon2
restarts and is immediately operational.
Remember to return the DIP switches to their previous positions.