Instructions

FLIR MR176 USER MANUAL Document Identifier: MR176-en-US_AB

6.3 Updating the MR176 firmware

The MR176 firmware can be updated in the field by the user, without the need for sending the unit

in for service. If assistance is required, the user can contact a FLIR technical specialist (see Section

8). Firmware updates provide performance enhancements and new features and functions.

To update the firmware, the following is required:

 Access to the website where the update file(s) are located: http://support.flir.com

 The MR176 to be updated

 The update files

Follow the steps below:

1. Visit support.flir.com to check for the latest updates.

2. Select the ‘Downloads’ tab, Select Software, and then select ‘Instrument Firmware’ (Test

and Measurement) from the drop down menu.

3. Select MR176 from the second drop down menu.

4. Select and download the updated firmware.

5. Turn the meter on, and connect it to a computer via USB.

6. Copy the update file(s) into the root directory of the MR176 drive (e.g.

MR176_v1_962.hex).

7. Disconnect the meter from the USB port.

8. Hold the power button for one second to turn the meter off.

9. Press the power button to turn the meter on again. The screen should remain dark; the

unit will beep twice to signal that the update has started.

10. After ~10s it will beep again signaling that the update is complete.

11. Press the power button to turn the meter on; the new version should now be running.

12. If there is an error, repeat the procedure. If a problem persists, contact FLIR technical

support.