SeaNet-Alarm Users Manual
Software Update
The Board Software can be updated by using the built in Bootstrap-Loader function.
If you find anything missing in the Software, if you should find any software errors or if you
have new ideas – just sent a mail to
New / revised software can be sent by E-Mail and the SeaTalk-NMEA-Bridge owner can
update the controller software him/herself.
Bootstrap method advantages :
No Hardware programmer needed.
Just a USB connection to PC and a PC Software is needed.
Fuses and Bootstrap Software can not be erased accidentally.
Latest Software versions can be found at
http://www.gadgetPool.de
Connect SeaNet-Alarm to your PC ( using USB Port )
Open a terminal programme ( i.e. hypertern ) and set it to
4800 Baud
, 8 Bit, no parity, no
handshake.
Type “ $xxx “ and press ENTER
The device responds with “ $xxx “. If you receive the $xxx, connection to your device is
ok. If $xxx does not appear after you pressed ENTER, check connection, setting of Com-
Port, Baudrate etc.
Enter $SWUPDATE
The bridge will respond with
Software Update Function will start in 40 sec.
...
Close the terminal programme.
Start the supplied bootstrap software (Megaload ) on the PC.
Open the Image file you would like to program into the Bridge.
Select your serial port in bootstrap software
Select
9600 Baud
After the 40 sec timeout, the Bootstrap Software finds the SeaTalk NMEA Bridge and
flashes the new software.
The default timeout of 40 seconds can be adjusted.
Just enter $SWUPDTE,xxx , where xxx is the timeout in seconds.
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