Loading New Software - GE Moisture monitor series 3 Programming Manual

Loading New Software

Advanced Programming
At some point, a new version of the MMS-3 operating software may
be released. To update your system, use the following guidelines:
1. Record all of the setup, configuration, calibration and reference
information from the MMS-3, and transfer required logs to a PC.
IMPORTANT:
All of the settings will be lost when the code is
updated. Any logs will also be erased.
2. Obtain the new software file (with a *.cod extension) and save the
file to your PC hard drive.
3. Set up the MMS-3 with an RS232 cable connected to a COM port
(most likely COM1) on a PC having a communications program
like Hyperterminal. (See Connecting a Personal Computer or
Printer in Chapter 1 of the Service Manual.)
4. Start the communications program on the PC and select the COM
port with the connection to the MMS-3.
5. Set the following information:
Baud Rate = 19200
Data Bits = 8
Parity = none
Stop Bits = 1
Flow Control = none.
6. Turn on the power to the MMS-3.
7. Press the 0 (zero) key on the MMS-3.
Note: The display will indicate a message similar to
via RS232 (Y/N)?
8. Press the YES key on the MMS-3.
9. Using the PC communications program, choose the Transfer file
menu and select Send File.
10. Select the XMODEM transfer protocol.
11. Select the file to send: the file that was saved to the PC hard drive.
The File transfer will commence. Once the file is successfully
transferred, the meter will reboot and load the new software.
Note: Once the software is loaded into the MMS-3, it will be
necessary to reprogram the configuration data, references,
recorders, alarms, logs, etc. (see the previous sections in this
manual).
After reprogramming is complete, the MMS-3 is ready for operation.
March 2008
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