Power Core User ManualVersion: 6.6.0/3474/539
23. The Firmware Update Tool (SoP Explorer)
23.1 Introduction
SoP Explorer is the firmware update tool for Lawo radio systems. It can be used to update the firmware versions
running on the control system, expansion IO cards and control surface modules (if a surface is connected).
You will need to run SoP Explorer whenever you update to a new version of software. The latest firmware files
are copied onto the PC by the software installer. When SoP Explorer connects to the Lawo system, it compares
the versions. If updates are required, data is transferred to Power Core via its CONTROL A port, and then onto
the control surface via CAN bus (if a surface is connected). Therefore, before you continue, check that both the
configuration PC and control surface are properly connected (as described earlier).
NEVER update Power Core while it is operational! The hardware will reset several times during the update
process, causing interruption to operation and audio.
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