Chapter 8: upgrading the serial server firmware, Ownloading the, Irmware – B&B Electronics ESP902 - Manual User Manual
Page 61: Pgrading, Anager, Preparing the software
Upgrade Mode
Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_5012m
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New
Serial Server
firmware updates may become available through
the B&B Electronics website for installation into the server. The
firmware can be uploaded using either a virtual COM port connection
or hardware COM port connection.
Downloading the Firmware
Make a folder to receive the firmware file. Download the compressed
software file from the B&B Electronics website. Unzip or expand the
file into the (.hex) format so it will be ready to upload to the
Serial
Server
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Upgrading Via ESP Manager
The
ESP Manager
software can upload new firmware to the server
using a direct PC connection via the ESP901 serial port, ESP902 Port
1, or using a virtual COM port.
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If connecting directly to a computer serial port, use a null modem
cable between the Computer RS-232 port and the ESP901 serial port
or ESP902 Port 1.
Preparing the Software
Step 1: In the
ESP Manager
Serial Server List
window, double click
the server to be upgraded. The
Server Properties
window will
appear.
Step 2: If using a direct connection to upload the firmware to the
Serial
Server
, set the baud rate to
115200
for the fastest possible
upload.
Step 3: Set the
Serial Port
field to upgrade and click the
Update
button. (Ensure that the DIP switches on the ESP901 or
ESP902 are all in the OFF position.)