In-Situ TROLL 9500 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 32)

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TROLL 9500 Operator’s Manual 0095110 rev. 007 01/09
The Information pane also provides buttons for actions you can
perform, such as upgrading the device features (if available), editing
the device properties (including the real-time clock), and refreshing
the connection.
Battery Capacity display: On battery power, the “loaded”
battery voltage is reported (i.e., the device is drawing current
from the batteries).
If external power is detected, an artificially high battery voltage may
be reported depending on the device hardware. Hardware versions
earlier than 3 report a constant, regulated voltage (approximately 3.3
V). Hardware version 3 will report the true battery voltage, but since
switching to external power removes the load from the battery the
number may change when you switch from external to battery and
vice-versa.
UPGRADING FIRMWARE AND FEATURES
Firmware Upgrade
New software releases may include a new version of firmware for the
MP TROLL 9500. If the software detects a newer version of firmware
than that currently loaded in the device, you will be prompted to up-
grade device firmware when you connect to the MP TROLL 9500. The
upgrade process is brief and software-assisted.
For best performance, we recommend you upgrade to new
firmware when prompted by the software.
TIP: In order for the software to detect it, the new firmware
must be located in the Firmware folder in the folder where
Win-Situ or Pocket-Situ is installed. Firmware is automati-
cally copied to these locations when new software is installed.
Features Upgrade
The MP TROLL 9500 is available in several models, each offering
a different feature set. Some models may be field-upgraded to take
advantage of a wider range of features. The field upgrade involves
keying in an upgrade code, issued by In-Situ when an upgrade is
purchased for a specific instrument serial number.
If you have an upgradable feature set, the Upgrade button will be
available in the Information pane when the device is selected in the
Navigation tree. If you have purchased a features upgrade for your
MP TROLL 9500, press Upgrade and key in the upgrade code issued
by In-Situ Inc. Follow the instructions in the Upgrade Wizard.
SECTION 4: CONTROL SOFTWARE
Date of factory calibration
Available memory
Time the unit has been “awake”
since last battery replacement
Battery information
Device identification
Click “Edit” to set the
clock, change the name,
or update battery data
“Upgrade” is active if a features
upgrade is available
Device View of an MP TROLL 9500
Device clock
“Refresh” requeries the device
Installed sensors
External power indicator (see tip)
The device displays its “family,” TROLL 9000, in the Navigation tree