Flashloading Controller Software

Controller software must be flashloaded when software has been revised. Flashload software using the following procedure.

Download the latest software file from Global Marine Solution Info Central site/Software Update/MP4000. The CM4000 zip file will contain the latest software and command.ini file. Unzip them to a local drive.

SD Card Setup Structure

  1. Verify the SD card is in the un-lock or writeable mode. Small tab on side slide forward is un-locked.

  2. If card is new, format card so it is clean.

  3. Create a new directory on the SD card titled MP4000. In the MP4000 directory, create two new sub directories titled Firmware and Logs.

  4. Copy the command.ini file into the /MP4000 directory of the SD card.

  5. Copy the latest software file (.strip) into the \ MP4000 \ Firmware sub directory. Refer to ( MP4000 and MP4000/Firmware).

    / MP4000 / command.ini 3/18/2010 / Logs (Downloads will appear here) / Firmware CM4000_3.2.0.0_140822.strip

MP4000

MP4000/Firmware

Software File Format SIP

In version 3.0.0.0 the SIP file format was introduced for adding options like RMM to the unit. Version 3.1.0.0 120612 and later were released in this SIP format (e.g., CM4000_3.1.0.0.120612.srip.sip). In order to load version 3.1.0.0 or later software, the MP4000 controller needs to have 3.0.0.0 software installed first. Load to SD Card file contains both 3.0.0.0 and 3.1.0.0 or later software.

If controller has 3.0.0.0 software installed, insert SD card to load 3.1.0.0 or later. If controller has 2.5.4.0 or older software, insert SD to load 3.0.0.0 software, then reinsert SD card to load 3.1.0.0 or later software.

The MP4000 controller can be flashloaded using battery power or shore power. If the SD Card is not configured correctly, the MP4000 will display Command files not found.

Battery Power Flashload Procedures

  1. Verify the unit is not active (no display).

  2. Insert the SD card, with the latest software, into the slot on the side of the controller.

  3. Activate the display using battery power by pushing the ON/OFF button. If the software on the SD card is newer then what is on the controller, the upload will take place and progress can be shown on the display.

  4. When finished the display will shut down and the operation is finished.

Shore Power Flashload Procedures

  1. Plug unit in and turn unit ON, let unit stabilize.

  2. Insert SD card, with the latest software, into the slot on the side of the controller.

  3. If the software on the SD card is newer then what is on the controller the display will show, PLEASE WAIT… EXACTING COMMAND FILE, then UPDATE FIRMWARE, then PREPARING, then UPDATING FIRMWARE 0-100%.

  4. Once it shows 100%, unit will shut down and restart. Will show normal display and perform a AUTO CONFIGURATION, then normal start sequence.

  5. Remove SD card and release unit.

Note After completing the flashload, check to verify the new Software/Application Revision and Option File Revision have been loaded. If not, reinsert the SD card to load the Option File. If it is still not showing the correct software revisions, turn controller OFF and back ON and recheck the software revisions.

Parent topic: Controller Maintenance