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New Serial Server firmware updates may become available through the
B&B Electronics website for installation into the server. The firmware can be
uploaded using either a virtual COM port connection or hardware COM port
connection.
Downloading the Firmware
Make a folder to receive the firmware file. Download the compressed
software file from the B&B Electronics website. Unzip or expand the file
into the (.hex) format so it will be ready to upload to the Serial Server.
Upgrading Via ESP Manager
The ESP Manager software can upload new firmware to the server using a
direct PC connection via the ESR901 serial port, ESR902/904 Port 1, or
using a virtual COM port.
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If connecting directly to a computer serial port, use a null modem cable
between the Computer RS-232 port and the ESR901 serial port or ESR902 Port
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Preparing the Software
Step 1: In the ESP Manager Serial Server List window, double click the
server to be upgraded. The
Server Properties window will appear.
Step 2: If using a direct connection to upload the firmware to the Serial
Server, set the baud rate to 115200 for the fastest possible upload.
Step 3: Set the
Serial Port field to upgrade and click the Update button.
(Ensure that the Run/Console switch is in the Run position.)
Step 4: Click
Yes on the vcomui dialogue to restart the Serial Server.
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Upgrade Mode
Upgrading the Firmware
Step 5: Double-click the Firmware Upgrade icon (or click the Server menu
and
Firmware Upgrade)
Step 6: In the
Upgrade window, click Browse. The Open dialogue box will
appear. Locate the folder on your PC that contains the firmware .hex
file. Select the file and click Open. The Open dialogue box will
disappear.
Step 7: In the
Upgrade window select the serial port to be used in
transferring the firmware.
a. If connected directly from the PC to a Serial Server port it
will typically be COM1 or COM2
b. If using a virtual COM port to upgrade via the network,
identify the virtual COM number and address mapped to
Port 1 on the Serial Server.
Step 8: Click
Upgrade
Step 9: In the
Port Settings window set the Bits per second, Data bits,
Parity and Stop bits to the same values as set up in the Server
Properties
window. Click OK.
Figure 37. The Port Settings Window
Step 10: Upgrade progress will be shown until the Upgrade finished!
message is shown. Click OK.
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