
Appendices
Appendix D - Installing Firmware Updates for the MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meter
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Appendix D - Installing Firmware Updates for the MD-BMS
and MD-BMED Power Meter
MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meter firmware updates are available from the website
noted below, typically contained in a Zip file that can be downloaded, unzipped and
installed using ViewPoint. The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters require
ViewPoint 4.1 or later.
You can download the latest version of ViewPoint software for free from the following
site:
Web Link: www.dentinstruments.com/siemens
User Name: siemens
Password: mdpowermeter
Downloading and Installing Firmware
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Download the Zip file containing the firmware. Extract the Zip file to a folder on the
computer.
You can download the latest version of ViewPoint software for free from the following
site:
Web Link: www.dentinstruments.com/siemens
User Name: siemens
Password: mdpowermeter
1. Connect the computer to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter using the USB
port. See
Installing the ViewPoint Software and Communicating with the MD Model
Power Meter for additional information.
2. Select the baud rate for loading the firmware to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power
Meter. A baud rate of 9600 downloads the firmware to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED
in approximately six minutes. A faster baud rate can be selected to reduce the time
by approximately 2.5 minutes. Change the baud rate using the Communications
tab and selecting the desired baud rate. The baud rate is synchronized between
ViewPoint and the MD-BMS or MD-BMED meter by clicking the Connect button.
3. Select the Firmware tab in ViewPoint. Click Browse to locate the extracted
firmware files. Click Update to start the firmware update. See
Using the ViewPoint
Software.
When the update completes, ViewPoint displays a message window confirming a
successful update.
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If the baud rate was changed using an RS-485 for the firmware update, restore the
baud rate to its original setting.
Verifying Installation with ViewPoint Software
In addition to verifying your connections with the Phase LEDs on the front of the meter,
you can use the ViewPoint software to check connections. Any computer running
ViewPoint software can display information about the meter's real time values for local
verification of operation.