Appendix C: Updating The Control Software (Firmware); To Determine Your Mount's Firmware Version - Software Bisque Paramount ME User Manual

Appendix C: Updating the Control Software (Firmware)

Critical Notes
Please carefully read the following before proceeding.
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The most recent version of the MKS 4000 firmware is 2.8.6.

All Paramount ME's shipped before July, 2011 have firmware version 2.5.19
installed.

All Paramount ME's shipped after July, 2011 have firmware version 2.8.6
installed.

Under normal operating conditions, MKS 4000 control system's firmware
should never need to be "reflashed" using the same firmware version.

The following procedure currently applies only to the older MKS 3000 and
MKS 3200 control systems.
This appendix describes the procedure to update the Paramount ME with the MKS 3000,
MKS 3200 model control system and the Paramount GT-1100S control software.
Before proceeding, verify the control system's current firmware version to determine if an
update is necessary. If the version of your control system's firmware is earlier than version
1.1.45, then proceed with the update. If later, then no update is necessary.

To determine your mount's firmware version

1. Launch TheSky6.
2. Click Telescope > Link > Establish. Home the mount if necessary.
3. Click Telescope > Options > More Settings.
4. Click the Advanced tab. The firmware or Control Version is listed near the bottom
of this window. See F igure 74 .
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