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AN028 - Firmware upgrade procedure with USB on MQ5CF

Document: AN028
Description:Firmware upgrade procedure with USB on MQ5CF
Editor: Davide Mocellin
Approver Giuliano Tognon
Link:http://www.qem.eu/doku/doku.php/appnote/an028
Language:English
Document Release Description Note Date
01 New manual 09/10/2015

This procedure allows the firmware update, Via the USB port on the back of the MQ5CF controller.

:important:ATTENTION: The firmware upgrade operation is particularly dangerous if it does not run properly, because it could make damage to the instrument.

===== Premise =====.

Copy in the root (main folder) of the USB of upgrading, the FIRMWARE.a21 file.

  1. Turn off the instrument.
  2. Insert the USB key on the back of the MQ5CF.
  3. Turn on the MQ5CF by holding down the FUNC button on the back of the instrument.
  4. After a few moments the MQ5CF enters the system functions area. Press the F1 key to get to the function 15 - Firmware upgrade.
    firmware_upgrade.jpg
  5. To execute the function press and hold for 2 seconds the F7 button or the BOOT button on the back.
  6. A screen is showed for entering the password. The default value is 123.
    Confirm with the Enter button
    password.jpg
  7. It scans the contents of the USB and shows the name of the firmware file found.
    To confirm press the F7 key or the BOOT key .
    To quit the procedure, press the F1 key or the FUNC key .
    firmware_file.jpg
  8. Start the upgrade process.
    firmware_upgrade_in_progress.jpg
  9. When you have finished, The following screen is showed for 5 seconds and then the MQ5CF automatically restarts.
    firmware_upgrade_complete.jpg
  10. A report screen appears when you start the MQ5CF that shows the name of the old firmware and the new one. Press the F1 key or the FUNC key to proceed with the power on.
    firmware_old_new.jpg

The new application is loaded and the procedure is completed.

The firmware update can be done alternately through a special program connecting the MQ5CF with IQ009 interface on the mini-usb PROG port on the back side.

WHP001 - Firmware update procedure

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