Pressure Systems 9816, 98RK Upgrading Module Firmware, Upgrading Firmware via Host TCP/IP Port

Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual©

5.2Upgrading Module Firmware

All NetScanner™ System Intelligent Pressure Scanner modules contain electronically re- programmable memory devices that store the module firmware. Pressure Systems will provide new releases of module firmware for enhanced instrument performance whenever updates or modifications are made. All scanner modules may have their firmware downloaded via their Ethernet Host Port. This allows for firmware upgrade while the module is installed in its normal communications network environment. Any new firmware releases (and any available utility programs) may be obtained free of charge by contacting the factory for a copy on DOS/Windows compatible diskette(s) or CD-ROM or by downloading from PSI’s internet home page at www.PressureSystems.com. Download links can be found on the home page and in the information page for each model (e.g., NetScanner). All firmware is stored as a self- extracting .ZIP file. Once downloaded from the internet, simply execute the download file to extract the archived file(s).

5.2.1Upgrading Firmware via Host TCP/IP Port

For the NetScanner™ System Intelligent Pressure Scanners with Ethernet (TCP/IP) Host Port, new firmware may be upgraded by the host computer, or any computer on the TCP/IP network, directly via the module’s Host Port. It is recommended that any new firmware update file be installed to a suitable subdirectory of your hard disk for better performance. Installation instructions for this support software are provided with the application. Ensure that the TCP/IP communications is properly configured for the PC running the application. The following steps describe how to use this program to upgrade module firmware via your TCP/IP network.

●Establish a connection to the module in accordance with the directions given with the NUSS application. Once the connection to the module has been established, four (4) menu selections become available, including one labeled "Update Firmware". Selecting this option opens an additional window that allows the user to download new firmware to the module. (See screen depiction, next page, Figure 5.12.)

●Locate the update file to be downloaded. Once this has been accomplished and entered on the line “Name of File to Download,” the “Download” button will become active.

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