2. Upgrading Firmware 2.1. Preparation Before starting the firmware upgrade, visit the Blueprint Subsea website and download the latest version of the SeaTrac PinPoint Installer as software tools from the support pages at… https://www.blueprintsubsea.com/seatrac/support In addition to the PinPoint application, this will also install the software tool required by this procedure –...
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SeaTrac Upgrading Beacon Firmware 2.2. Programming New Firmware For beacons to function and communicate correctly, each SeaTrac beacon should be programmed to the firmware release using the following procedure… • If you haven’t already done so, connect the SeaTrac beacon to the serial port of a PC (or use the USB- to-Serial converter supplied with the SeaTrac system).
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SeaTrac Upgrading Beacon Firmware Application Valid = True Application Part Number = BP00913 Application Version = v1.11.2152 Application Checksum = 0x1D7AF154 • From this information, make a note of the Hardware Revision and Application Version (highlighted above in red), as you will need this to determine the firmware file you should program. •...
SeaTrac Upgrading Beacon Firmware 3. Troubleshooting This section covers the most common causes of failure when attempting to upgrade the firmware in a SeaTrac Beacon. If you have tried the actions mentioned below, please contact us at the details shown in the Technical Support section of this document.
SeaTrac Upgrading Beacon Firmware • If programming still fails, ensure that a screened serial communications cable is used, and both the Beacon and PC are located away from any sources of electrical interference that may be corrupting the data messages. 3.1.
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SeaTrac Upgrading Beacon Firmware • After a couple of seconds the magnet can be removed, and the Beacon status LED should flash red at a slower rate to show Bootloader Mode has been activated. Once activated, Bootloader mode only provides support for reprogramming the application firmware. To leave Bootloader mode, remove the magnet and cycle the power to the beacon.
To protect our staff, please ensure the product has been suitably decontaminated and cleaned prior to return such that it is safe to handle. • Please return the product back to Blueprint Subsea, using an insured courier and delivery confirmation.
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