PLEASE NOTE:
A microSD card can be used to flash (install) new firmware onto the PM-50 by placing an image file (gpmcore.fwb) on the formatted microSD card. The microSD card should be 32 GB or smaller in size and formatted with FAT16 or FAT32 format for the firmware update from the microSD to work. Follow the steps below to flash new firmware onto the device.
Procedure to update the unit firmware, when the unit currently is not running the most up to date firmware release.
APPLICABLE PRODUCTS
PM500A0400800F00, PM500A0301600F00, PM500D0400800F00, PM500D0301600F00
PRE-REQUISITES
- MicroSD card, 32 Gb or smaller, formatted to FAT16 or FAT32.
- Latest firmware file downloaded to card.
- Link to Red Lion firmware site. PM50 Firmware Update Link
- Unit has 1.4.1 version firmware or above to use the web browser update method.
- PM50 connected to your network for updating via web browser method.
IN THIS ARTICLE
- This document describes how to update the firmware on either the PM50A or PM50D series of panel meter.
- Updating via web browser method
PM50 Unit Firmware Update Procedure
1. Ensure the device is powered off and insert the microSD card loaded with the latest firmware into the microSD card slot in the device.
2. Power on the device and click the gear icon to login as the Admin User.
3. If you see the programming wizard, complete the initial setup or click the exit button and complete the initial setup after the new firmware is installed.
4. Once the programming wizard updates are completed, login to the device with Admin user credentials.
5. Go to Device → Misc. Configuration → Firmware Upload
6. The firmware upload page shows the microSD card status with the version of the firmware on it.
Note: If it shows No SD Card, No Firmware in SD Card, or Invalid FW in SD Card, check the firmware file name (gpmcore.fwb) and microSD card size, then repeat steps 1-5.
7. Click the upload button to upgrade to the new firmware.
- The next page loads to show the firmware upload progress details. At the completion of the upload, the unit will proceed with a reboot.
- After the PM-50 reboots, the PM-50 will momentarily display the upgrade firmware version in the lower left corner of the screen.
-The firmware version can also be verified at Device → Misc. Configuration → About this Device. User settings from the previous firmware should be retained.
Updating firmware using the web browser method.
The firmware of the PM-50 can be upgraded remotely from a web browser.
1. Login to the device remotely from a web browser.
2. Go to Device → Misc. Configuration → Firmware Upload
3. Click the Select file button, select the firmware file (gpmcore.fwb) to upgrade to and click the Upgrade button.
4. A pop-up window warns that the firmware upgrade will reboot the device. Click on proceed to start the firmware upgrade procedure, and the PM-50 will show the upgrade status and then reboot. User settings from the previous firmware should be retained. You may lose Wi-Fi connection during reboot.
5. The PM-50 will momentarily display the upgraded firmware version in the lower left screen area.
ADDITIONAL INFO