Mozart-30 Manual

8.2 UPGRADING PROCEDURES

8.2.1 UPGRADING THE MODULATOR FIRMWARE

The modulator firmware upgrade is available only with the webserver board installed.

The copies of modulator firmwares are always stored in the webserver board so it is possible the downgrade in case of failed upgrading attempts.

To start the procedure please follow these points:

1. Power on the unit maintaining pressed the OK key to start the unit in bootloader mode.

Fig. 8.16 – Start in bootloader mode

2. Connect a PC to the unit using a crossover LAN cable. Open a browser and type the IP address of the unit. Usually the boot time of webserver loading is 1 minute, after that the webpage will be active.

3. Login as administrator.

4. Go to the “Modulator Upgrade” menu and press the “Sfoglia” button to select the new firmware.

Fig. 8.17 – Modulator Upgrade page

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5. Select the latest firmware .hex file and click “OPEN” (The file below is just an example, please use the firmware provided by DB Elettronica).

Fig. 8.18 – New firmware selection

6. Click on “Upload” button and confirm the operation pressing “OK” button on the popup window.

Fig. 8.19 – Upload the new firmware

Fig. 8.20 – Confirm the upload

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7. The new firmware will be added on the list. Select it from the list and click on “Upgrade” button.

Fig. 8.21 – Upgrade to the new firmware

8. The procedure starts erasing the flash, on the display of the transmitter the text “ERASE

FLASH” will show on.

Fig. 8.22 – Erase the flash before the upgrade

9. During the firmware upgrade on the display of the transmitter the text “upgrading …” will show on.

Fig. 8.23 – Upgrade in working

10. The Control Board will be upgraded with the new firmware. The operation process will take about 5 minutes. When the process is finished the text “END” will be shown at the end of the log report.

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Fig. 8.24 – Upgrade complete

When the upgrade is complete, the transmitter will be restarted automatically. In case of procedure failed, power off the unit, wait some seconds and power on the unit. Now retry the upgrade procedure again.

In case of new upgrading failed contact the assistance.

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