Airmar WeatherCaster™ Software - Manual (Page 60)

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Update Flash
Updating WeatherStation Firmware
Periodically, Airmar may release updated versions of the WeatherStation’s
firmware that resides within the sensor itself. (This software is separate from the
WeatherCaster software.) The latest version of the firmware with updates and
enhancements will be available for download from Airmar’s website at
www.airmar.com, or a CD can be mailed by Airmar’s technical support personnel.
CAUTION: NMEA 0183
Turn OFF or disconnect all other NMEA 0183 devices from any Airmar Combiner.
Be sure the sensor is the only active device connected to the Combiner.
CAUTION: NMEA 2000
Airmar strongly recommends that you limit the number of NMEA 2000 sensors
powered and communicating on the same NMEA 2000 communication bus.
CAUTION: Be sure the most recent version of the WeatherCaster software is
installed.
CAUTION: Be sure the drivers for any Converter or Combiner are installed.
CAUTION: Be sure there are no applications running on the computer.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the power while programming is in process. Avoid
using a laptop that is being powered by its battery or a computer with a screen
saver that causes hibernation.
CAUTION: Do not exit the sensor while programing is in process.
NOTE: If you have both a Converter and a Combiner, the flash update will be
faster using the Converter.
1. Download the sensor firmware file.
2. Launch the WeatherCaster software.
3. Click the Advanced Setup button in the upper right corner of the
WeatherCaster display screen.
4. When the Advanced Setup window opens, click the Update Flash tab (see
Figure 29).