Firmware Update - Kipp & Zonen LOGBOX SE Instruction Manual

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FIRMWARE UPDATE

If needed to solve potential issues or enhance the functionality of the logger new firmware might be released on the Kipp
& Zonen website under Downloads.
Download the software for performing the update and the actual firmware in TXT format.
Note: Always retrieve and save the LogboxSE settings first.
BSL_USB_GUI.EXE
BSL430.DLL
LOGBOX SExxx.TXT
 Disconnect all power supplies from the data logger and the USB service cable
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Place UPGRADE jumper on the circuit board (optionally borrow jumper from Batt or Exc)
 Connect power supply
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Reconnect USB service cable. You can check in DeviceManager that the COM port is gone
 Remove UPGRADE jumper.
 Start the BSL-USB_GUI program and click Next
 Accept the license agreement and click Next
Check Select Firmware, click Browse, navigate to the directory where you downloaded and unzipped the update and
select the TXT file. Click Upgrade Firmware.
The logger will be restarted when the update has finished. Click Close.
When there is a No device connected, please check if your USB connection is directly to your PC and that
you followed above procedure and removed the jumper before starting the software.
Note: Depending on the newer firmware and the advice in the README file it might be needed to a) install newer
LOGBOXSESetup software and b) Start LogboxSESetup software and click Retrieve followed by Set Default Config and
Load the previously saved settings and send the settings back to the LogboxSE.
In order to check the current firmware start the LOGBOX SE Setup
software, click Retrieve and navigate to the system tab where
there is a Firmware box.
If there is a newer version available that you want to install then
save the current settings so they can be restored after the
upgrade.
Do not forget this step otherwise the upgrade will fail.
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