BAM 1020-9800 Manual Rev W.docx
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Part Number
Ver/Rev Series
Description
3236-02
V 3.X.X
(and earlier)
PM10-only firmware for main CPU. Units without touch screen.
3236-02
V 3.4.X
PM10 and PM2.5 FEM (USA type) firmware for main CPU. Units without touch screen.
3236-05
V 3.X.X
PM2.5 FEM (USA type) firmware for main CPU. Units without touch screen.
3236-06
V 3.X.X
PM-Coarse FEM firmware for main CPU. Units without touch screen.
3236-07
V 5.X.X
PM10 & PM2.5 EU (Euro type) firmware for main CPU. Units without touch screen.
3236-55
V 4.X.X
PM2.5, PM10, & Coarse FEM (USA type) firmware for main CPU, units with touch screen only.
3236-77
V 5.X.X
PM2.5 & PM10 EU (Euro type) firmware for main CPU, units with touch screen only.
80353-1
V 1.X.X
BX-965 Report Processor firmware, older units with HC11 processor only
80353-3
R 2.X.X
BX-965 Report Processor firmware, units with HC12 processor, all units except touch screen.
80353-4
R 2.X.X
BX-965 Report Processor firmware, for all units with BX-970 touch screen.
80596
V 2.X.X
BX-970 Touch Screen panel PC software.
Warning! The compatibility and interactivity of these various firmware programs is
complex. Some firmware versions and/or revisions are incompatible with others, and
upgrading one program may require upgrading other programs in order to maintain
compatibility. Please contact Met One technical service in order to ensure that you
have the correct files before attempting to upgrade any firmware.
The BAM 1020 has the capability for flash firmware upgrades through the serial ports. Flash
updates allow the field operator to easily reprogram the main EEPROM firmware to the latest
revision through the serial port using the Flash Update Utility. Units which currently run
firmware revision 3.0 or later already have a flash compatible EEPROM. If the BAM 1020 has
old revision 2.58 or earlier firmware, then you will need to physically replace the EEPROM
chip with a flash compatible chip available from Met One.
You will need a computer or laptop with an RS-232 (9-pin) serial COM port and the standard
BAM serial cable that came with the BAM 1020. Laptops without a 9-pin COM port will need a
reliable USB-to-RS-232 converter, or a USB cable can be used if your BAM has the USB
converter port on the back. Do not update the firmware over a modem.
Note:
The main BAM 1020 operating system firmware is always updated through the
standard RS-232 port only. The Report Processor back panel option has its own EEPROM,
its own processor, and its own memory. The Report Processor firmware can be flash updated
through the REPORT port, in a similar manner to the main BAM firmware.
Warning!
Take great effort to ensure that the power source to the BAM 1020 will not be
interrupted during the flash firmware update process! A power interruption may cause the
firmware to become inoperative, and the BAM 1020 will have to be returned to the factory!
Before the flash firmware update:
•
Download and save all BAM 1020 data and error logs. These files will be erased from
memory during the upgrade process!
•
Download the BAM 1020 settings file, or at least record your current settings in the
SETUP > SAMPLE and SETUP > CALIBRATE screens. Note: If the BAM already has
revision 3.2 or later firmware, then none of the settings or calibrations should be
affected by the update process.
•
Set the BAM baud rate to 9600 for the flash update process.
