OMC-042 / 043 / 044 Data loggers
Users
’ manual
page 80
Firmware Upgrade
The data logger is equipped with a boot loader, which enables the firmware upgrade feature.
Firmware upgrading allows a user to overwrite the internal firmware of the data logger with a (newer)
updated version of the firmware. Firmware upgrading can be done by using:
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USB connection
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Wireless via 2G/3G
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Via Comport
When to use Firmware upgrades
Normally, a user never uses this feature, as long as he is satisfied with the performance of the system.
In time however, the need for additional features may arise. For example, a new serial sensor is introduced
on the market and a customer wants to connect this sensor to the data logger. When Observator
Instruments has extended the firmware to support that sensor, a new version of the firmware is released.
After the user has performed the firmware upgrade, his “old” data logger, now supports the new sensor.
Normally, when the system is running fine, and no additional requests exists, we recommend NOT to
perform a firmware-upgrade.
Firmware upgrade procedure
How to perform a firmware upgrade:
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First download the latest version of the firmware from
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Download the OMC-terminal Terminal setup from
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Use the menu and select the option “Maintenance”.
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Follow instructions from the menu.
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Use “Y-Modem protocol” to send the new firmware to the data logger.
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on’t remove the USB nor power from the data logger
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When these steps are completed, the new firmware is active.
We recommend the use of the USB-connection over the wireless function. This is because of possible drop
outs in communication. When a firmware upgrade procedure is interrupted, the upgrade will fail, but the
unit continues to operate, with the previous version. The USB- connection is faster and more reliable.
Firmware upgrade over the air
It is also possible to perform a firmware upgrade over the air. For this you must use the software-package
“terminal link”. It allows you to modify or upgrade your data logger from remote. For more information
consult your local Observator Instruments dealer.
Firmware Driver limitations
The data logger is equipped with various drivers, for several tasks. The number of total drivers is limited to
16. This means you can choose maximum 16 drivers from all the drivers available. Each driver can handle
(collect or send) a number of parameters. The total number of parameters is limited to 64. So, theoretically,
the data logger can handle up to 16 sensors with each 4 parameters. But in this case there is no output
possible. In most cases two or three drivers are needed for minimum operation (internal driver, tcp output-
driver, or email-driver). When a user has an additional analog sensor, it will take a driver as well.
Example: