Factory Reset; Software Upgrade - Blue Sea Systems M2 OLED Instructions Manual

Version Info
The Version Info option in the Setup menu displays the product name, serial number, and software version. This information will be displayed on a screen
after scrolling to Version Info and pressing Select. Pressing any button will return to the Setup menu.

Factory Reset

The Factory Reset option in the Setup menu allows the user to restore the meter's factory default settings. First scroll to Factory Reset and press Select.
Text will appear asking to confirm or cancel the reset request. Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel the reset.

Software Upgrade

The meter firmware can be updated in one of two ways. The first option is to use the Software Upgrade option in the Setup menu. The second option is to
force the meter into upgrade mode on startup.
Each method involves using a USB memory stick connected to the USB port on the back of the meter. The USB port is a type A/B micro USB port. This
port is also known as a Micro USB Host OTG. Available at Best Buy or Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00J631SU8
CAUTION Removing power or the USB memory stick during the upgrade process will render the meter inoperable.
Both methods are described below:
Upgrade via Software Upgrade Option
Download a new version from http://www.bluesea.com/m2firmware.
Copy firmware to a USB Memory Stick. The file name should be image.1841.bin., where 1841 is the PN of the meter. i.e., image.1841.bin, etc.
Remove USB dust cover plug.
Insert memory stick into the USB socket on back of the meter. Note: You made need an adapter dongle to interface between the memory stick and
the meter (http://a.co/6eHeaMK).
Select Software Upgrade option.
Answer Yes to "Are you sure you want to update the Flash?"
The red LED on the M2 will rapidly flash for about 10 seconds.
If the upgrade was successful, a message with the new software version will be displayed.
If there is an error then a message will be displayed (see error messages below).
Remove USB memory stick.
Replace USB dust cover with "USB" text right side up.
Download a new version from http://www.bluesea.com/m2.
Copy firmware to a USB Memory Stick. The file name should be image.1841.bin., where 1841 is the model number of the meter. i.e., image.1841.bin, etc.
Turn off the power to the unit.
Remove USB dust cover plug.
Insert the memory stick into the USB socket on back of the unit. Note: You made need an adapter dongle to interface between the memory stick and the
meter: (http://a.co/6eHeaMK).
While pressing and holding the leftmost and rightmost keys, turn the power to the meter ON.
The red LED on the M2 will rapidly flash for about 10 seconds.
If the upgrade was successful, a message with the new software version will be displayed.
If there is an error then a message will be displayed (see error message below).
Remove USB memory stick.
Replace USB dust cover with USB label facing up.
Upgrade via Forcing Meter into Upgrade Mode
Upgrade Messages
Flash Successful / SW Version: xxx - Upgrade successful.
File Not Found - A valid flash image was not found on the meter. The downloaded upgrade filename should be image.1841.bin, where xxxx is the
model number of the meter. i.e., image.1830.bin, image.1841.bin, etc.
Corrupted File - The image is not valid or corrupted. Re-download the updated image from www.bluesea.com.
No USB Device - The USB memory card is not plugged in or the cable is defective.
Wrong Model Number - The image file is for a different meter. Download a new file from www.bluesea.com/m2firmware.
Wrong HW Version - The new image file does not support this revision of hardware.
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