Appendix E. Firmware Update; Procedure; Figure 35: Rs-232 Cable Connection; Figure 36: Usb Cable Connection - Geokon GeoNet 8900 Series Instruction Manual

APPENDIX E. FIRMWARE UPDATE
WARNING! Performing a firmware update on a logger might reset the logger
memory. Retrieve all data from the network prior to performing a
firmware update.
E.1 PROCEDURE
1. Put the network in deployment mode by pressing the Status button on the
gateway. For more information on deployment mode see Section 3.7.
Within three minutes the green LED will flash once every 10 seconds.
2. For RS-232 gateways:
a. Connect the COM-108 (RS-232 cable) to the 10-pin connector on the
gateway.
b. Connect the 8001-7 (USB to RS-232 adapter) to the COM-108.
c. Connect the 8001-7 to the PC. The figure below shows the completed
connection.
8001-7 USB to RS-232 Adapter
COM-108 RS-232 Cable

FIGURE 35: RS-232 Cable Connection

3. For all other loggers/gateways, connect the COM-166 (Mini USB to STD A
cable) to the USB connector on the bottom of enclosure.

FIGURE 36: USB Cable Connection

4. Download the '8800 GeoNet Firmware Update Package' from the
website (https://www.geokon.com/software).
5. Right-click on the downloaded file and choose 'Extract All...' from the menu.
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