System Manual

EkoTek System Installation and Configuration Manual

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Appendix 7: Over the Air upgrade

Overview

From release v3.08 it became possible to upgrade all non-display devices “Over the

Air” (OTA). This is only available for “non-display” devices which include repeater,

call point, fob, solar repeater and the mains variants.

A software image for each variant is uploaded to the hub and this is then broadcast

from the hub. The process takes approximately 3 hours to deliver the update and the

devices reset to activate the new software at their next report time (approx. 4.5 hour

period).

An upgrade page was added to the configuration section to allow the Over the Air

download function to be used.

Upgrade Process

Before commencing a download it is important to check the battery level of the

devices to be updated. If the battery level is below 10% then the device will ignore an

update.

If the battery is between 10 - 25% the update will be collected but not become active

until the battery is replaced.

Above 25% and the update will become active as explained above, this is to ensure

the device does not lose power in the middle of an upgrade. If this were to happen it

would then need a manual upgrade to recover.

From the web browser select Configuration -> Upgrade

It will then be necessary to ‘browse’ to where the update file has been stored on your

PC/Laptop or USB stick. (ie) 040_R18.ota, current files for a call point. Having

selected this file the next step is to click on ‘Upload’ and wait for the file to be

uploaded to the hub.