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FIRMWARE UPDATE

• This manual is suitable for both GDM-8261 and GDM-8261A. The

GDM-8261(A) DMM has upgradable firmware to ensure your purchase has

a long and useful life with updates and improvements. The GDM-8261(A)

makes the task of updating firmware quick and easy. For hassle-free

firmware updates it is recommended that the procedures in this guide are

followed.

• The optional Ethernet card also has upgradeable firmware that can be

updated using the provided LM Flash Programmer software.

GDM-8261(A) Firmware Update

GDM-8261(A) Firmware Requirements

Hardware

GDM-8261(A)

CAL (calibration) Key.

GTL-247 USB Cable

Software

indows Operating System (XP, Windows 7).

GDM-8261(A) Firmware (*.S19).

Note: Contact your local distributor for the latest firmware.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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FIRMWARE UPDATE • • This manual is suitable for both GDM-8261 and GDM-8261A. The GDM-8261(A) DMM has upgradable firmware to ensure your purchase has a long and useful life with updates and improvements. The GDM-8261(A) makes the task of updating firmware quick and easy. For hassle-free firmware updates it is recommended that the procedures in this guide are followed. The optional Ethernet card also has upgradeable firmware that can be updated using the provided LM Flash Programmer software.
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GDM-8261(A) Firmware Update GDM-8261(A)Firmware Update Procedure Firmware Update 1. Procedure To update the DMM firmware, the GTL-247 USB cable and the GDM-01 Calibration key are required. USB Cable CAL Key 2 2. Ensure the power is off on the DMM. 3. Insert the USB cable into the rear panel USB port on the DMM. Insert the CAL key into the CAL KEY port on the rear panel. 4. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the PC that will perform the update. 5. Power up the DMM.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE 7. Copy the firmware file “GW GDM8261V105_A100_20120911.S19” to the new removable disk. 8. When the file has finished copying over, disconnect the USB cable and CAL key from the DMM rear panel. 9. Reset the power on the DMM. 10. The new firmware will be seen during the power-up sequence. 11. The upgrade procedure is complete.
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GDM-8261(A) Firmware Update Note 4 If for any reason the firmware upgrade procedure fails, please reset the power and repeat the upgrade procedure again, starting from step #5.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE Ethernet Card Firmware Update Ethernet Firmware Requirements Hardware GDM-8261(A) GDM-8261(A) Ethernet card. Mini jumper (shorting connector) RJ-45 cable × 1 Router (only if there are none in the local area network) Software Windows Operating System (XP or higher). GDM-8261(A) Ethernet Card Firmware (*.bin). Note: Contact your local distributor for the latest firmware. Firmware update software (LM Flash Programmer) LM Flash Programmer Installation Steps 1.
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GDM-8261(A) Firmware Update 6 3. Click “I Agree” and then press “Next” to proceed. 4. Choose a destination folder for the installation and press “Next” to proceed with the installation. 5. Click “Next” again to confirm the installation.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE 6. Wait for the installation process to finish and click “Close” to complete the installation. 7. The LM Flash Programmer icon will be displayed on the desktop.
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GDM-8261(A) Firmware Update Ethernet Firmware Update Procedure Hardware Configuration PC Ethernet Firmware 1. Update Procedure Router GDM-8261 Power off the GDM-8261(A). 2. Remove the GDM-8261(A) Ethernet card from the rear panel slot. 3. Use the mini jumper to short the J902 pin headers. J902 4. Re-insert the Ethernet card back into the GDM-8261(A) rear panel slot. 5. Connect the RJ45 cables to the PC, router and GDM-8261(A) Ethernet card as shown in the hardware configuration diagram above.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE 8. Start LM Flash programmer from the icon on the desktop. 9. Click on the “Configuration” tab and choose Manual Configuration from the “Quick Set” options. 10. Choose Ethernet from the “Interface” options.
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GDM-8261(A) Firmware Update 11. Set the Client IP Address to an un-occupied IP address. Ensure the IP address uses the same subnet IP as the host PC IP. For example if the PC IP is 172.16.20.9, then the client IP can be set to 172.16.20.XXX. 12. Set the Client MAC Address as the MAC address of the Ethernet card. Client IP MAC Address Host PC IP 13. Click on the “Program” tab. From the “Select Bin File” option, click the “Browse” button and find the LAN firmware.bin file.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE 14. Click on the “Program” button to begin programming the Ethernet card. Note Do not remove the RJ45 cable, turn off the power from the PC, the GDM-8261(A) or the router when the new firmware is being programmed into the Ethernet card. 15. “Program Complete” will be displayed when programming has been completed. 16. After the firmware has been programmed, turn off the GDM-8261(A). Remove the Ethernet card and remove the mini jumper from the J902 header pins. 17.
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GDM-8261(A) Firmware Update 20. Click the “View & Modify Configuration” icon to see if the firmware update was successful.