Dwyer ULTM User Manual

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All notes are explained in sections 5.4.

5.4 Notes

6. Useful Examples

6.1 Basic Setup

6.1 Advanced Setup

Chapter 5. Firmware Updates

1. Introduction
ULTM firmware can be upgraded in the field. The upgrade procedure takes less
than 5 minutes, but should be done carefully to avoid damage to the system. This
feature is useful for adding new features to your ULTM system and for fixing
bugs.

• Perform firmware upgrade only when authorized to do so by the manufacturer.

• While upgrading ULTM, record your steps and also record any messages that

appear on-screen. This will aid in troubleshooting a defective upgrade process.

• Most stored settings will usually not be lost when upgrading the firmware.
• Use only the updated firmware provided by the manufacturer or re-seller.

2. You Will Need
(A) PC with minimum requirements: Windows XP

Service Pack 2 or Windows

7/16 /bit, CD drive, USB port, and administrator rights. The firmware upgrade

tool was also tested on Windows

7/32 bit.

(B) ULTM Installation CD.
(C) New ULTM firmware which is authorized for upgrading your ULTM.

3. Installation of Firmware Upgrade Tool and USB Driver
(A) Insert the installation CD, select and run Setup.exe in the main directory of the

CD.

(B) Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted for an installation directory,

keep the default installation directory:

(“c:\program files\solidat\ULTMFirmwareUpgradeTool” or choose another

directory).

the programs list.

(D) Install ULTM USB driver by following instructions in Chapter 7: “USB driver

installation on a PC”.

4. Upgrade Procedure
(A) Copy the new ULTM firmware (e.g. xyz.bin) to a directory of your choice.
(B) Run ULTM Firmware Upgrade Tool by clicking on the proper desktop icon.
(C) Wait until the proper COM port is identified (the port connected with ULTM) then

press OK on the pop-up window.

Verify that current firmware version is displayed on the top line.

(D) Click on the

“…”

button, browse and select the new firmware (e.g. xyz.bin).

When the new name appears on the windows, you can press the “upgrade new

firmware” button. Follow the progress and instructions on-screen. After some
time, ULTM display will be turned off – this is normal.

During the upgrade, you will see a progressive bar on the window as follows:

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LPST (

)

Low power timer 1-99999, 0.50 – 26.00,

1-99999, 0.50 – 26.00, 0-1, 0-1

Long standby interval in minutes
Distance to low level in feet
Short standby interval in minutes
Distance to high level in feet
Disable (0) or enable (1)
0 - No SMS are sent when in the “Long Standby Mode”. 1 – SMS are sent
when in “Long Standby Mode”.

Communication and Alert Items (English)

Note Number
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)

See Detailed Information in Reference Guide Chapter…
Section: “Application Type”
Section: “Application Dimensions and Constraints”
Section: “Distance Units and Value to Display“
Section: “Filling Rate”
Section: “Temperature Sensors, Units and Temperature Display”
Section: “Reset and Operating Hours”
Section: “Volume Measurement”
See Chapter 6: “Serial Data Monitoring”
Section: “Destination Phone Number”
Section: “GSM Reporting Interval”
Section: “Full and Empty Alerts”
Section: “Refill Alerts”
Section: “Theft Alerts”
Section: “PTS Configuration”
Section: “Trigger Alerts”
Section: “GPRS Architecture”

$RSD $
$APP 0 $
$EMP 8.0 $
$FUL 0.15 $
$VAL 1 $

Reset to factory defaults
Application is high power
Distance to empty level is 8 meter
Distance to full level is 0.15 meter
Value to display is level

$DATA D $
$VAL 1 $
$FBD 8.0 $
$NBD 0.4 $
$RAT 3 $
$TMP 3 $
$SNS 0 $
$TEL1 +49-25-4678911- $
$SMST 1800 $

$AFE 1 $
$ATF 4, 0 $

$ARF 8, 0, 2 $

$CYLV 5.0, 2.0 $

$LPST 60, 6, 10, 3, 1 $

SMS messaging
Value to display is level
Far blocking distance is 8 meters
Near blocking distance is 0.4 meters
Tracking rate is 10 meters per minute
Temperature unit is Celsius
Temperature sensor is the internal
Cell-phone destination is +49-25-4678911
Interval between periodic SMS messages is 1800
second
Empty and full event alerts are on
Theft alerts ON and for rate above 4 mm per minute
(for VAL=1)
Refill alerts ON for minimum refill of 8 mm during 2
minutes
Tank is vertical cylindrical, height 5 m and diameter 2
m

Low power timer is ON: Low level sleep time of 60
minutes when the distance to target above empty-
level and longer than 6 meters. High level sleep time
is 10 minutes and occurs when distance to target is
more than 3 meters, but still less than 6 meters.
ULTM will operate continuously when the distance to
target is less than 3 meters.

Note: Always verify then re-verify that your basic settings are correct including
distance to empty level, distance to full level, level or distance choice. Most wrong
readings originate from incorrect setup.

Be patient!

If you do not see the bar starting, or if the bar has stopped moving – just wait! If
you disconnect the ULTM while in the middle of the upgrade process, the internal
software may be impaired and may require returning to the factory. If the bar has
not started or has stopped, wait for at least 10 minutes before reconnecting and
restarting the process.