4–8 PQMII POWER QUALITY METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE
4.3 Upgrading Firmware
4.3.1 Description
To upgrade the PQMII firmware, follow the procedures listed in this section. Upon
successful completion of this procedure, the PQMII will have new firmware installed with
the original setpoints.
The latest firmware files are available from the GE Multilin website at
http://www.GEmultilin.com.
4.3.2 Saving Setpoints to a File
Before upgrading firmware, it is important to save the current PQMII settings to a file on
your PC. After the firmware has been upgraded, it will be necessary to load this file back
into the PQMII.
Z To save setpoints to a file, select the File > Read Device Settings menu
item.
The EnerVista PQMII Setup Software will read the device settings and
prompt the user to save the setpoints file.
Z Select an appropriate name and location for the setpoint file.
Z Click OK.
The saved file will be added to the “Files” pane of the EnerVista PQMII
Setup Software main window.
4.3.3 Loading New Firmware
Z Select the Commands > Upgrade Firmware menu item.
A warning will appear.
Z Select Yes to proceed or No the abort the process.
Do not proceed unless you have saved the current setpoints as shown in
the previous section.