Updating main processor firmware
HBM regularly releases new firmware introducing new features and providing device improvements.
First, download the current firmware release from www.hbm.com/daq-support.
CAUTION
Allow the firmware upgrade to run completely. Before upgrading, make sure that no other users are logged in and no other processes are running. Failure to do so may render all hardware unusable, requiring a factory reset.
NOTE
Updating the unit firmware deletes all system log messages.
There are two methods to update firmware.
- Navigate to the Firmware page under System configuration. Click the Browse button and select the image file. Click
Update to begin the firmware upgrade. The update can take several minutes.
- Navigate to the Hardware page under Test configuration. Click Update firmware in the
control menu of the layer. Select the downloaded image file to begin the firmware upgrade.
Wait for the upgrade process to complete and the unit to reboot. Upon completion, the footer indicates the new firmware version.
NOTE
In a networked system of units, there is an option to update all units at the same time. This not only saves time, it ensures that all units are running the same firmware version. It is strongly recommended that this option be used.

Green | Yellow | Red | |
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Firmware and FPGA update | |||
1. Applying firmware update and rebooting. | 4 Hz | Off | P† |
2. Applying FPGA update and rebooting. | 4 Hz | 4 Hz | Off |
Firmware update | |||
1. Applying firmware update and rebooting. | 4 Hz | Off | P† |
2. Checking FPGA. | 4 Hz | 4 Hz | On |
† Previous state or state dependent