Appendix A: Firmware Update Procedure; Requirements; Process - Xeos XMR Series User Manual

Appendix A: Firmware Update Procedure

Using the RS-232 port on the XMR, firmware can be updated.

Process

 Remove unit from field
 Update XMR firmware
 Test XMR's ability to transmit
 Once transmission is confirmed, safe to redeploy
 Notify Xeos of successful update

Requirements

 Use of a computer running some version of Windows OS
o
STerm Terminal Emulator Program
 DC Power source
 XMR power/communications cable (A-05-090) or equivalent
 RS-232 to PC cable
 XMR firmware package
Process
1. Power the XMR.
2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the XMR's diagnostic output.
3. Take note of the COM port number in Control Panel → Device Manager
4. Extract the contents of the zipped folder to a location of your choosing:
a. STerm.exe
b. Firmware .bin file
5. Open STerm and connect to the COM port of the XMR using these settings in the bottom-
right corner of the window:
6. Click Open Port
7. Commands can be sent to the XMR on the bottom-left. Send a ver command to the device
to confirm communication is established.
XMR User Manual 1.1
In this case: COM 7
Baud Rate 57.6k
Parity None
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 1
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