6. Field Firmware Upgrades via USB Interface
The MR59 includes a micro USB port, located inside the battery compartment. The USB
port allows the user to upgrade the System firmware or the Bluetooth® firmware by first
downloading an upgrade file from the FLIR website and then connecting the meter to a
PC to transfer the file to the meter. Firmware upgrades are available at the
http://support.flir.com website.
To update the firmware, you will need:
Access to the website where the upgrade file(s) are located:
http://support.flir.com
The MR59 to be updated
The update file(s). Refer to the steps in the next sections:
6.1 System Firmware Upgrade
1. Visit support.flir.com to obtain a firmware upgrade file.
2. Select the ‘Downloads’ tab and then select ‘Instrument Firmware’ (Test and
Measurement) from the drop down menu.
3. Select MR59 from the second drop down menu.
4. Select and download the firmware upgrade file to the PC.
5. With the meter OFF, open the battery compartment and completely disconnect
the battery. Failure to disconnect the battery could cause damage to the PC.
6. Connect the meter to the PC via the micro USB jack located in the battery
compartment. When connected, the meter will show the screen below:
7. Copy the firmware upgrade file to the MR59 drive.
8. Disconnect the USB cable from the PC USB port and from the meter’s USB port in
the battery compartment.
9. Connect the battery to the meter and secure the battery compartment.
10. Turn the meter ON.
11. If the battery power is sufficient, the upgrade will begin automatically and the
meter will display the screen shown below:
12. If the battery power is too low, the meter will display the ‘LO’ message shown
below. You must replace the battery before you can upgrade the meter firmware.
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