User guide

SD MEMORY CARD

The system will operate properly with or without the memory card inserted. The

card has two Functions.

1. Upgrading the latest firmware (obtained from www.motosat.com ) when it is

placed into the Root Directory.

2. Create and record data which will aid in troubleshooting (LOGFILES.) This

file is automatically created each time the system is stowed.

The card is inserted by pushing the card into the slot until it clicks into place.

To remove the card, depress the card once again and the socket will eject the it.

Then simply remove it the rest of the way. Never remove a card while the Disk

Busy LED is illuminated. Any MMC or SD Card can be used as long as it is

formatted to FAT32 file format.

STEPS TO PERFORM A FIRMWARE UPGRADE

1. The Nomad SD2 Controller can be upgraded manually by simply

copying the latest firmware upgrade into the Root Directory of the SD

memory card using a computer capable of utilizing SD Memory

Cards. Be sure to copy the file into the SD card "root directory" and

not into a subdirectory or folder. You can find the latest firmware

upgrade for the controller on our web site at: www.motosat.com.

2. Stow the dish.

3. Power OFF the controller then insert the SD memory card into the

card slot in the front of the unit.

3. Power ON the controller. The Nomad SD2 Controller will detect

the upgrade and automatically install the new upgrade code.

After a FIRMWARE UPGRADE is complete, a TEST DISH must be

performed. Failure to do so could result in the systems inability to perform

properly.

During the upgrade process, the FIND and STOW LED’s will flash alternately

indicating that programming is taking place. DO NOT remove the SD memory

card from the Controller until this process is complete. Completion is indicated

by steady FIND and STOW LED's. If no upgrade is detected or the upgrade is an

older version than what is already installed in the controller, an upgrade will not

take place. NOTE: The controller will not permit installing previous numbered

(older) upgrades. It will only recognize upgrades with a higher number than the

last one stored.