File
List
When
new software is sent to you or downloaded from our web site,
it will usually consist of a zip file containing any or
all of the following files:
SnnnnBMO.dwn
- main executable version n.nnn, rename it to 'image' before
uploading to the Sarian.
S
= Series: K=Kendin
Hub Unit(2410,2420), R=Routerplexor
(2140), N=Angel
(MR2110), T=TA
Unit (IM2040), 6 = MW3520
nnnn
= Version Number: nnnn (i.e. 4356 is version 4.356)
B
= Build Type: w=GPRS,
S=Standard,
A=Analogue
Modem
M
= GPRS Module type: M=Motorola,
S=Siemens,
O=sOny. (Ignore
'M' for none
GPRS builds)
O
= Special Options: S=Sarian
Badging
image4.cx
- 'Fall-Back' image that will be loaded if main image is
corrupted, this provides basic facilities to dial into the
unit using V120 and reload or change the config and firmware.
If any other 'imageX.c2'
files exists on the unit they should be deleted before loading
this file.
x
= number of sectors required for image in flash
s2nnnvxM.rom
- Bootloader version n.nn
SnnnnBMO.web
- web image, this holds all the web pages
config.fac
- if provided this is the basic factory configuration, holding
the user button in for 5 seconds will overwrite the power-up
config with this file and reboot
logcodes.txt
- Event priorities and textual expansion of the event codes.
File
Locations
The
latest firmware for can be found
in the following folder:
http://www.sarians.co.uk/firmware/ftp/
Navigate
to the sub folder with your model name (e.g. IR2140) and
locate the file name of format:
SnnnnB.zip
where n.nnn is the firmware version you require. The latest
firmware version will always have the highest n.nnn number.
General Update Procedure
Step
1:
Connect
to the Sarian unit to be upgraded using a web browser
and navigate to the "Firmware Versions" web page
located under "Status". Check the current version
of the BIOS:
BIOS
ARM Sarian Bios Ver 2.02 50MHz B32-M32-F80 MAC:00042d0016f7
In the
example above the current version of the BIOS (or boot loader)
is 2.02. Next compare this with the version number in the
filename of the s2nnnvxM.rom
file. For example if you have a file called s203v2M.rom
then the new BIOS in the zip file is version 2.03. If the
version of BIOS supplied in the zip file is greater than
that already loaded into the unit then the BIOS on the unit
will require updating. In the example above the BIOS supplied
in the zip file is 2.03 and the version already in the unit
is 2.02. This means that the BIOS on this unit needs upgrading.
Remember this for later and perform step 6 when reached.
NB.
1. Do
not upload a new BIOS unless it is necessary.
2. Never
downgrade a BIOS.
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Step 2:
Connect to the Sarian to be upgraded using an FTP client
such as FileZilla, WS-FTP or Internet Explorer. Check for
the presence of a "Fall-Back" image with a name
other than the file supplied in the zip which is image4.c2.
This would be any file of the form imageX.cY
where X is
a number other than 4 and Y is any number. If such a file exists then use the
FTP client to delete it.
Step
3:
Next
check for any files with a .web extension. If present
delete them using your FTP client.
Step 4:
On your PC rename the SnnnnBMO.dwn
file to image.
Step
5:
Using
the FTP client, FTP upload all the files EXCEPT the SnnnnBMO.web
file
including the s2nnnvxM.rom
file only if you are upgrading the BIOS (boot loader).
Step 6:
Perform
this step ONLY if you are upgrading the BIOS (boot loader)
on your unit. If you are not upgrading the bios then skip straight to step 7.
NB Be
very careful not to lose power or reset the unit during
this procedure or you may render the unit completely inoperable,
requiring a factory repair.
Connect
to the unit either via telnet or one of the local serial
ports and type:
move
s2nnnvxM.rom sbios <enter>
where
nnn is the version number , i.e. s203vxM.rom
This
overwrites the current bios with the new bios file. When
complete after a few seconds the Sarian should return 'OK'
.
Step
7:
Next ftp
upload the SnnnnBMO.web
file.
Step 8:
Connect
to the unit either via telnet or one of the local serial
ports and type:
scan
<enter>
The
scan command checks that the flash directory and all files
are OK. If it returns any CRC errors leave the unit powered
on and please contact Sarian Support immediately.
When
all is completed and scan checks OK type:
reboot
<enter>
to reboot
the unit, do NOT physically re-power it.
Step
9:
When
the unit has finished rebooting you may log on to the Web
interface, browse to Status --> Firmware Versions and check
the main image and bootloader software versions have now
been updated. You can also check the current version from
Telnet/local async port by typing ATI5<enter>.
If you
encounter any difficulty during the above process, please
contact Sarian Support on 0870 35 000 35 (+44 870 3500035)
immediately. If possible, do not remove power from the unit
until you are advised to do so by Sarian support staff.
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