Related Manuals for Sonardyne 8300
Summary of Contents for Sonardyne 8300
- Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE TYPE 8300 TRANSPONDERS FIRMWARE UPGRADE GUIDE To access more information on the firmware, download a QSG-UP-8300-00-A2 free QR code app on 07/2013 your Smartphone and then scan this code. 910-0001...
- Page 2 WARNING Heavy equipment. The Type 8300 Series of transponders, when out of water, weigh between 22.8 kg and 35 kg (depending on type). Manual handling Equipment (MHE) must be used to move the transponders.
-
Page 3: Equipment Supplied
To enable the firmware upgrade process, a Dual Test Cable is supplied with the equipment. If the correct test lead is not available, please contact Sonardyne for product support. Refer to Step 1 for details. Transponder Number... -
Page 4: Connecting The Equipment
STEP 3 CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT Use the following instructions to connect the Dual Serial Cable to the Transponder. Locate the round Dual Serial Cable connection point on the Transponder. Using the special tool, remove the protective cover from the Dual Serial Cable connection point Check the connection points are free from obstructions and dirt Position the Dual Serial Cable... - Page 5 STEP 4 CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT Make sure the Dual Serial Cable is inserted fully, and secure in place by screwing in the red protective cover clockwise. The other end of the Dual Serial Cable has the CPU and DAS connectors for use when requested in the instructions.
- Page 6 STEP 5 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT Use the following procedure to upgrade the HOST firmware. To upgrade the DAS firmware refer to Step 8. HOST FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE Using the Dual Test Cable, connect the CPU connector to a comms port on the PC. Make note of which comms port is used.
- Page 7 STEP 6 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT HOST FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE On the main screen, select TOC. If connections are not made successfully, an error message will appear. Check all cables are connected correctly to the PC. 10 Go to the Device Manager facility on the PC and check the CPU cable is connected to the correct Comms Port.
- Page 8 STEP 7 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT HOST FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE 14 Click Erase next to the app to be deleted. 15 Click Start Bootload to start uploading the new firmware. 16 A percentage uploading bar will scroll across the App. 17 When the upload is complete a Bootloading Success window will appear. 18 Click OK.
- Page 9 STEP 8 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT DAS FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE A CD, installed with 6G Terminal Lite and DASCAL software is supplied to assist with the upgrade of the DAS firmware. Connect the Dual Test Cable to the Transponder as detailed in Step 3. Connect the CPU and DAS connectors to comms ports on the PC.
- Page 10 STEP 9 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT DAS FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE In the Select Port window select the correct port the PC is connected to and the Baud Rage from the drop down menus. Click Connect. In the 6G Setup tab, select the DAS Calibration On button to upgrade the DAS firmware.
- Page 11 STEP 10 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT DAS FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE 10 On the DAS page click Connect. 11 A DAS Comms selection window will open. 12 Choose the correct COMMS port for the DAS connection, from the drop down selection. 13 Click Select. 14 When the DASCAL program opens select Disconnect.
- Page 12 STEP 11 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT DAS FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE 15 Disconnected will appear in the main screen. 16 Select Load New Program to load the new firmware. 17 Navigate to the location of the new program. Click Open. 18 The firmware upgrade will now commence. This process will take approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Page 13 STEP 12 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT DAS FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE 20 Click Exit to return to the 6G Terminal Lite homepage. NOTE If only one Comms Port connection has been used, then close the DAS program by selecting Exit Program, disconnect the DAS connection from the Comms Port and replace it with the CPU connection on the Dual Test Cable.
- Page 14 STEP 13 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT CREATING A TEST REPORT The Test Report will list all information provided on the 6G Setup tab of the 6G Terminal Lite software. On the 6G Setup tab click Generate Test Report. A file location window will open to save the created Test Report pdf. Choose a location to store the Test Report then press OK.
- Page 15 STEP 14 OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT CREATING A TEST REPORT A pdf test report will now be created and saved in the designated location. A tick will appear to indicate the transponder has passed all the tests. On completion of the review, the 6G Terminal Lite software can be closed. RETRIEVAL &...
- Page 16 QSG-UP-8300-00-A2 07/2013 910-0001 Global Headquarters, UK Rio das Ostras, Brazil Singapore, Asia T. +55 22 2123 4950 T. +65 6542 1911 T. +44 (0) 1252 872288 F. +44 (0) 1252 876100 F. +55 22 2123 4951 F. +65 6542 6937 asia.sales@sonardyne.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 8300 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers