Flash Memory; Dumping The Flash Memory; Deleting The Flash Memory - Xeos XMR Series User Manual

Flash Memory

The XMR comes equipped with internal flash memory, used to store logged events and GPS
positions over the lifetime of the product. This information can be retrieved for data collection
or troubleshooting purposes.

Dumping the Flash Memory

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Connect a PC to the XMR using the appropriate communications cable. External power is
also required.
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Open the terminal emulator and use the typical port settings:
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Send a $ver command to output the device's serial number and firmware version
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Send the flash dump command: $fdumpall
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The entire memory log of the device will begin outputting into the terminal. When the
output slows, the dump is complete.
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Save the output in the appropriate manner for the terminal emulator
The flash logs of the XMR are comma delimited and organized by type of data.

Deleting the Flash Memory

The XMR's memory does not automatically erase. While the XMR can hold several thousand GPS
positions it is prudent to clear the flash memory after extended deployments.
To delete the GPS records, send the command: $flasheraseuserdata
Erasing of the GPS records using this command can be done over Iridium if necessary.
To delete ALL data (via local connection only):
 Enter Engineering Mode: $engmode 2009
 Delete all flash memory: $flasherasechip
Either of the above deleting processes can take up to 30 seconds, after which the device will
reset. Current settings in the XMR such as timers will not be changed by this process.
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