Bird Technologies SA-4000 - Manual (Page 114)

Bird Site Analyzer
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Flash ROM Upgrade (SA-2500A Only)
The SA-2500A uses flash-programmable ROM. It is
not necessary to replace the EPROM to upgrade the
firmware.
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NOTE: The update process will erase the memory
of the Site Analyzer, including all saved traces and
setups. Use the PC software to save all traces to a
PC before updating the flash ROM.
y Install the FlashLoader program on a PC.
y Turn off the Site Analyzer and disconnect the
external power supply.
y Connect the PC to the Site Analyzer’s serial port
with the supplied serial cable.
y
Run the FlashLoader and click the Begin button.
The status will change to “Waiting to Connect”.
y
Connect the Site Analyzer to the power supply. The
green LED on the SA will turn on and the Flash
Updater will display “Connected.”
y Select the data file (e.g. 04May2001.sre) and click
“Open”.
y Select “Yes” to accept the warning and update the
flash, or “No” if you do not want to proceed.
y The update process takes 3 to 5 minutes. After this
the Site Analyzer will beep several times, the green
power LED will turn off and the amber charging
LED will start blinking.