Rice Lake MSI6260cs Digital Crane Scale Software Upgrade User Manual
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1 Introduction.
This procedure describes how to perform software upgrades within the MSI-6260CS Crane Scales.
The MSI-6260CS Crane Scale is controlled by an embedded MSI-9000 CellScale.
All scale functions & operating parameters are stored within the MSI-9000.
The MSI-9000 CellScale operates as most processor based equipment do with a boot-loader and an
application. Dependent upon original version to current version upgrade, it will be required to install
both the boot-loader and application software into the 9000CS. These units will require the FULL
upgrade procedure.
In the remaining cases where the original boot loader is the same version, then only the application
software upgrade is needed and step 5 can skipped in its entirety.
Refer to the chart below to determine upgrade requirements. Additional variables to upgrade
requirements include modem version (2400 or 2450) and in rare cases of some older systems,
possible hardware upgrades.
MSI-9000 CellScale Software Chart
Boot-Loader
Version
Application
Version
2400 Modem
Compatibility
2450 Modem
Compatibility
2-15
2-23 thru 2-32
Yes
No
3-01
3-33 thru 3-37
Yes
No
3-02
3-38 thru 3-43
Yes
No
3-02
5-01 thru Current
No
Yes
If your scale has a software version not listed, contact MSI.
2 Equipment requirements.
2.1 PC with terminal program as described within and RS-232 serial port with Std. DB-9
connection or adapters. Reference full version of MSI-9000 CellScale User’s Guide for
specific details on connections.
2.2 1 ea. 501705-0001 serial communication cable.
2.3 Variable DC power supply, min. output: 13VDC @ .25A.
2.4 Applicable upgrade software in .hex format. Contact MSI as these files can be easily sent
via E-Mail attachments.