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Firmware Update Using Serial Console Port on Devicemaster

This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to upload firmware to the DeviceMaster using a PC com port and a terminal program. It includes instructions for downloading necessary files, creating a null modem cable, and configuring the terminal program. The process involves connecting the device, setting baud rates based on serial numbers, and executing specific commands to transfer and install the firmware.

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Firmware Update Using Serial Console Port on Devicemaster

This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to upload firmware to the DeviceMaster using a PC com port and a terminal program. It includes instructions for downloading necessary files, creating a null modem cable, and configuring the terminal program. The process involves connecting the device, setting baud rates based on serial numbers, and executing specific commands to transfer and install the firmware.

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HowTo: Use a PC com port and a Terminal program to

Upload Firmware to the DeviceMaster.


Download the current firmware versions. Please note the extension of the file is .cmtl and this will need to be
renamed to .zip. Extract the renamed file and you will have two files. One with a .bin extension, the other with
a .nxpbin extension. The .bin extension file is the file to use unless otherwise instructed by your Comtrol
Technical Support Representative.

Download links:
You can download SocketServer using this link:
http://downloads.comtrol.com/dev_mstr/rts/software/socketserver/
You can download Bootloader using this link:
http://downloads.comtrol.com/dev_mstr/rts/software/bootloader/
To create a null modem cable (required) you may download this document:
http://downloads.comtrol.com/tech_misc/cabling/customcables.pdf

ExtraPuTTY is a freeware terminal program that is recommended.


You can download ExtraPuTTY using this link:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/extraputty/

Install ExtraPuTTY using its defaults.

It may be necessary to download some Microsoft dot.net files during the ExtraPuTTY installation.

Once the installation is complete, you can Run or Finish.


Select Finish

Connect a null modem cable from your PC com port to the DeviceMaster serial port #1 which is the Command
Console port.

Very Important Note: The DeviceMaster models have 2 different baud rates on the console port
based on the serial number(s) of the DeviceMaster.
If your serial number is less than xxxx-029000 the baud rate will be 57600 as shown in the
following examples.
If your serial number is greater than xxxx-030000 the baud rate will be 115200. The serial
number(s) may be found on the label on the bottom of the unit. This will be the only difference
that attention will need to be paid to.
From the Start Button>All Programs>ExtraPuTTYtel using the name with the ‘tel’ addition.

Set the option to “Serial” for the Connection Type, then enter to com# you will be using and enter the Speed of
57600 and then click on Open.
You will get this window.

Power Cycle the DeviceMaster


As the DeviceMaster is booting up, enter #!DM and press enter. You may not see the #!DM being echoed to the
screen. The D and the M must be in upper case, but this is the only time case will matter. (Wait approximately 2
seconds after applying power before entering the #!DM.

You should get a RedBoot> prompt. If you do not, try rebooting and entering the #!DM again. It may take more
than one or two tries to get the timing just right. If the BootLoader Timeout has been set to less than 5 seconds it
may not be possible without many attempts.
Enter “dis” (without quotes) and press Enter.
Loading should now be disabled. (as seen in the above graphic)

Enter the command “load –r –b 0 –m x” (without quotes) and press Enter.


The ‘C’ will now continue to be repeated until the next operation is started.
Here you can see several of the ‘C’s.
Select the Files Transfer drop down menu
Use the Xmodem>Send option.

Path to the SocketServer.bin file extracted earlier and select “Open”.

The file transfer should begin. The title bar shows it using YMODEM, but it is using XMODEM for the
protocol.

Allow lots of time as this will take several minutes. (It could easily take more than 10 minutes. Be patient.)
This may take in excess of 20 minutes.
Once the “Tranfering File:YMODEM” window closes, the upload has completed.

You will be returned to the RedBoot> prompt once again.

Once the file has uploaded, type ‘Go’ and press Enter. This will start the ‘burn’ process.
This will take a minute or so and there will be quite a bit of scrolling going on. Some of the
screen shots will follow.
You will be informed that the ‘burn’ is finished when ‘Completed Burn” and “Resetting unit…” are displayed.
The DeviceMaster will automatically reboot and load the new firmware.

Close the window.

Repeat the process to upload the Bootloader file. The only difference will be the file selected to Transfer.

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