User Manual
YSI 5200A
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YSI 5200A
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Menu - page 124 for additional information. No “o” event is created
for system relays that de-energize when 5200A is placed in downloader.
Systems are reset when power is cycled aer downloader.
All logs and instrument conguration are retained when 5200A rmware -
is updated.
Display board code loads rst, followed by control board code. e display -
board screen ickers when display board code is loading. e display stops
ickering when the control board code is loading. e Firmware Updater
progress bar will complete two full scrolls during rmware updating.
Total download time is approximately nine minutes; eight minutes to -
upload display board rmware and approximately one minute to upload
control board rmware.
- Autopoll must be shut down when rmware is uploaded to 5200A.
Firmware Updater Messages
e Firmware Updater program may respond with one of the following messages
to indicate that the upload did not occur.
“Timed out” or “Could not nd Unit” messages indicate a communication problem
between PC and 5200A. Reconrm Communication menu conguration, com
port settings, and RS232 connections. (A power cycle will be required to access
the Communications menu.) Place 5200A in downloader mode again and select
“yes” to retry at Firmware Updater error message window. If the upload is still
unsuccessful, it is possible that the 5200A is not in downloader mode. See Force
Downloader - page 113.
“Unit is Up-To-Date” indicates that the 5200A has most recent rmware and the
upload is unnecessary.
Conguring the 5200A
Force Firmware Download
A status LED on the I/O Board must be visible to determine if the 5200A is in
downloader mode. e status LED ashes about 10 times in 5 seconds when in
downloader mode. When not in downloader mode, the status LED ashes more
quickly, about 15 ashes in 5 seconds. e LED at the “status/reset” location of the
I/O Board indicates the current status of 5200A boards.
Directions to Force 5200A into Downloader Mode
1. WARNING: Disconnect external power to 5200A. (AVERTISSEMENT :
déconnectez l’alimentation externe de l’unité.)
Open front panel - 2. page 39 .
Depress reset button on I/O board (see gure below) and hold down the 3.
enter key on the front panel. Use a paper clip or other sturdy piece of wire
to access the reset button through the I/O metal plate. Ensure that you
are only touching the reset button on the I/O board and the enter key,
then turn power on. e Downloader (bootstrap loader) screen should
appear on the instrument.
Do not connect or disconnect IDC ribbon cable
when 5200A is powered. Serious damage can occur
.
Proceed with uploading rmware with the Firmware Updater utility.4. See
Downloader - page 109.
General Alarm
Menus → System → General Alarm →
e General Alarm triggers the buzzer, general alarm relay, general alarm icon, and
5200A emails. Sensor alarms, aux alarms, slave failure (networks), and low battery
alarms trigger the General Alarm when enabled. If individual system alarms are
Conguring the 5200A