Instructions for Installing eDAQ Firmware Version 3.13.C
September 15, 2009
The eDAQ firmware is distributed in a ZIP file named
"eDAQ_firmware_v3.13.C_build_302.zip".
Note - If you are upgrading your eDAQ from an earlier
release version, do not attempt to perform the upgrade if your
eDAQ is necessary for time-critical testing. An upgrade failure
of the eDAQ firmware will render the eDAQ completely unusable
until it can be upgraded at the factory. This does not apply to
users who have just received their eDAQ from SoMat - the eDAQ
firmware is already loaded.
To get your eDAQ firmware updated from a previous release
version:
If your eDAQ is running a firmware version earlier than
v3.13.A, you need to manually update the MPB to the latest
firmware first, then proceed with the instructions below. Refer
to the "If your eDAQ is running a firmware version earlier than
3.13.A" section for more information on how to do this.
- Using a web browser, bring up the start page of
your eDAQs web interface. In the Location (URL) bar of your
browser, type "http://" followed by the IP number of your
eDAQ. For example, an eDAQ with SoMat default settings could be
reached at "http://192.168.100.100".
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Go to the eDAQ home page, and click on the
"Hardware" tab. A list of the current eDAQ hardware boards is
presented. Click the "Update firmware for this eDAQ"
link.
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Use the "Browse" button to locate the "eDAQ_firmware_v3.13.C_build_302.zip" file.
This can be found on the distribution CD or the SoMat web page.
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If you wish to update all firmware to the latest release,
select "Automatically update firmware for all affected
hardware." Otherwise, or if you want to change your MSDIO
firmware from standard to 2VBC, select "Manually select
hardware to update."
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Click "Begin Firmware Update Process" to start updating. If
you selected "Manually select hardware to update," you'll be
prompted to select which firmware you wish to update.
This will update all firmware in the system (except Smart Module
firmware; see below). The eDAQ will automatically reboot once
the updates are finished.
The eDAQ firmware and TCE must be running compatible software
versions. Compatibility is determined by the first two numbers
in the version; i.e. eDAQ firmware version 3.11.C would be
compatible with TCE version 3.11.0, but not TCE version
3.12.0.
To get your Ethernet communications configured:
If you have just received a new eDAQ from SoMat, your eDAQ is
delivered with an assigned IP address (192.168.100.100) and
subnet mask (255.255.255.0). If you are using the eDAQ on a
dedicated PC, you can use this IP address and subnet mask, by
setting up your PC TCP/IP protocols with the same subnet mask
and a compatible IP address (e.g., 192.168.100.90). If you are
using the eDAQ on a network hub, contact your network
administrator to get an IP address and subnet mask for the eDAQ
and then follow the instructions provided in the TCE Help to get
the IP address and subnet mask programmed into the eDAQ.
If your eDAQ is running a firmware version earlier than
3.13.A:
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Turn off your eDAQ using the power switch, then turn it back
on and wait for it to boot. The boot is complete when the
green LED is on and the amber LED is off; the red LED will
normally be off, but will be on if an abnormal condition
exists. It takes 20 to 60 seconds to boot based on the eDAQ
stack configuration.
- Using a web browser, bring up the start page of
your eDAQs web interface. In the Location (URL) bar of your
browser, type "http://" followed by the IP number of your
eDAQ. For example, an eDAQ with SoMat default settings could be
reached at "http://192.168.100.100".
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Go to the eDAQ home page, and click on the
"Hardware" tab. A list of the current eDAQ hardware boards is
presented. On the list item for the Main Processor
board, click on the Code column.
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Use the "Browse" button to locate the correct version of the
MPB firmware file.
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eDAQ-Plus and eDAQ-Lite - The file "MPB_LP_v3_13_C_build_302.efd"
is in the root directory of the distribution CD or ZIP file.
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Read the detailed instructions provided in the Web Browser
interface before starting the firmware update. Click on the
"Update eDAQ system firmware" button to start the update. The
firmware upgrade is complete after the red LED stops
flashing. Both the green and the red LEDs will be on at this
point.
Note - If, after ten minutes or so, the system
appears to have hung, you can reset the eDAQ and try
again. If the eDAQ won't boot, you will need to contact
SoMat customer service (217-328-5359) for assistance.
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Finally, exit the web browser and start it up again. This is
advised because the eDAQ Web browser interface can change from
one release to another release, and it will simplify the
process of updating firmware on the eDAQ board set, and
loading any custom modules.
SMITC Firmware Upgrade Procedure:
All SMITCs currently using the original "v1.0" firmware should
be updated to the new firmware version "v1.1". However, there is
currently no way to upgrade the SMITCs in the field. SMITCs must
be returned to SoMat for the firmware update.
If you have any problems or questions on these installation
procedures, please contact SoMat Customer Service
(217-328-5359) for assistance.