Measurement Specialties 9116 User Manual

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Pressure Systems, Inc.                                                                                        Model 9116 User’s Manual 
 
 
 
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5.2 Upgrading 
Module 
Firmware 
 
All Model 9116 Intelligent Pressure Scanner modules contain electronically re-programmable 
memory devices that store the module firmware.  Pressure Systems will provide new releases of 
module firmware for enhanced instrument performance whenever updates or modifications are 
made.  All scanner modules  may have their firmware downloaded via their Ethernet Host Port. 
This allows for firmware upgrade while the module is installed in its normal communications 
network environment.  Any new firmware releases  may be obtained free of charge by 
contacting the factory for a copy on CD-ROM or by downloading from PSI’s internet home page 
at 
www.PressureSystems.com
.  Download links can be found on the home page and in the 
information page for each model (e.g., NetScanner).  All firmware is stored as a self-extracting 
.ZIP file.  Once downloaded from the internet, simply execute the download file to extract the 
archived file(s). 
 
5.2.1  
  Upgrading Firmware Via Host TCP/IP Port 
 
Your Model 9116  Intelligent Pressure Scanner with Ethernet (TCP/IP) Host Port, new firmware 
may be upgraded by the host computer, or any computer on the TCP/IP network, directly via the 
module’s Host Port. The special PSI application called NetScanner
 Unified Software 
(NUSS), that runs under Windows
®
 95/98/2000/XP or Windows
®
 NT, is provided for this 
purpose. It is recommended that NUSS (and any new firmware update file) be installed to a 
suitable subdirectory of your hard disk for better performance.  Installation instructions for this 
support software are provided with the application.  Ensure that the TCP/IP communications is 
properly configured for the PC running the application.  
 
NUSS is provided to all customers who have purchased Model 9116 Intelligent Pressure 
Scanners.  This application has its own User’s Manual and both may be downloaded from PSI’s 
Web site, 
www.PressureSystems.com.
 
 
 
Note
 
If the unit loses power during the firmware update, the update may 
not be successful.  When power is reapplied, the unit will return to 
operation and request that the update be repeated/continued.  If the 
update is not repeated/continued, the unit, while operational, may be 
operating with code that predates the most recent code previously in 
the unit. 
 Simply repeat the download to install the desired version of 
the code.