Rice Lake MSI-8000 RF Remote Display - Manual (Page 40)

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6.4 Firmware Update Procedure
Updating firmware in the MSI-8000 requires the following: a DCE serial cable (MSI
503489-0001, or build per DCE cable schematic on page 28), a PC with a terminal
program (“Teraterm Pro” recommended), and if the PC does not have standard RS-232
serial ports, then a USB to serial converter. Make sure the driver for the USB converter is
properly installed, and that the Terminal program is set up for the proper comm port.
The latest firmware code is available from the MSI Service Department and can be
emailed on request. Your firmware version is displayed when the MSI-8000 is turned on in
form “01-04” (your version will vary). MSI-8000 firmware updates do not require a
recalibration of the connected scale. Consult the version release notes for information
regarding the updated code.
1. Setup the terminal serial port to 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 stop bit, 9600 BAUD, XON/
XOFF (flow control).
2. Connect to the Dyna-Link serial port using the DCE cable. Connect the D9
connector to your PC or USB adapter.
3. (Optional) Test that you have a connection by typing {00FF01?}. If the connection is
good the MSI-8000 will respond with {000001r2;0;01E02;2011-07-08;11:05} or
something similar.
4. On the terminal keyboard, type {ffff09=0199}
5. Change the terminal serial port to 38400 BAUD. Hit the ‘r’ key to refresh the
display. The following menu should appear
MSI-8000 SCALECORE2 BOOT LOADER Ver. 00-05 (c) 2012-05-02 10:55
(u) Download and program application code
(your bootloader version may vary)
(q) query app code info
(g) execute app code
(r) refresh
Your bootloader version may vary
6. Type u
Terminal should display:
Send File NOW, or press ^ to abort:
7. Send the .prg file using the file send feature of your terminal program. The character
“#” will tick away as the ScaleCore programs.
Send File NOW, or press ^to abort:#####################################
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Completed
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