YSI 5200A - Manual (Page 57)

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Menu - page 124 for additional information. No “off” event is created
for system relays that de-energize when 5200A is placed in downloader.
Systems are reset when power is cycled after downloader.
All logs and instrument configuration are retained when 5200A firmware -
is updated.
Display board code loads first, followed by control board code. The display -
board screen flickers when display board code is loading. The display stops
flickering when the control board code is loading. The Firmware Updater
progress bar will complete two full scrolls during firmware updating.
Total download time is approximately nine minutes; eight minutes to -
upload display board firmware and approximately one minute to upload
control board firmware.
- Autopoll must be shut down when firmware is uploaded to 5200A.
Firmware Updater Messages
The Firmware Updater program may respond with one of the following messages
to indicate that the upload did not occur.
“Timed out” or “Could not find Unit” messages indicate a communication problem
between PC and 5200A. Reconfirm Communication menu configuration, com
port settings, and RS232 connections. (A power cycle will be required to access
the Communications menu.) Place 5200A in downloader mode again and select
“yes” to retry at Firmware Updater error message window. If the upload is still
unsuccessful, it is possible that the 5200A is not in downloader mode. See Force
Downloader - page 113.
“Unit is Up-To-Date” indicates that the 5200A has most recent firmware and the
upload is unnecessary.
Configuring the 5200A
Force Firmware Download
A status LED on the I/O Board must be visible to determine if the 5200A is in
downloader mode. The status LED flashes about 10 times in 5 seconds when in
downloader mode. When not in downloader mode, the status LED flashes more
quickly, about 15 flashes in 5 seconds. The LED at the “status/reset” location of the
I/O Board indicates the current status of 5200A boards.
Directions to Force 5200A into Downloader Mode
1. WARNING: Disconnect external power to 5200A. (AVERTISSEMENT :
déconnectez l’alimentation externe de l’unité.)
Open front panel - 2. page 39 .
Depress reset button on I/O board (see figure below) and hold down the 3.
enter key on the front panel. Use a paper clip or other sturdy piece of wire
to access the reset button through the I/O metal plate. Ensure that you
are only touching the reset button on the I/O board and the enter key,
then turn power on. The Downloader (bootstrap loader) screen should
appear on the instrument.
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Proceed with uploading firmware with the Firmware Updater utility. 4. See
Downloader - page 109.
General Alarm
Menus → System → General Alarm →
The General Alarm triggers the buzzer, general alarm relay, general alarm icon, and
5200A emails. Sensor alarms, aux alarms, slave failure (networks), and low battery
alarms trigger the General Alarm when enabled. If individual system alarms are
Configuring the 5200A