Firmware Update
The AcquiSuite can upgrade its own firmware using the firmware update page. The AcquiSuite must have an Internet
connection to communicate with the Obvius.com website for firmware updates. If a LAN connection is present and
configured, it will be used by default. If the AcquiSuite uses a dialout connection, you must first enable the dialout by
clicking the “dialout now” button on the Networking/Modem-ppp/Status page.
After clicking the “Check for updates” button, the AcquiSuite will contact the obvius.com webserver and attempt to
download a list of firmware files. The list is compared to the firmware versions installed, and a listing of the files will be
displayed. If any firmware updates are available, a button to the right will be shown labled “Upgrade”. The firmware files
are as follows:
asarm.cramfs The main AcquiSuite firmware file including the modbus and data logging software
usrarm.cramfs High level system support files such as FTP, and timezone information
ramdisk.gz Low level system files and system libraries
zImage The Linux operating system.
a8812io.hex The analog/pulse io co-processor firmware.
When clicking on the Upgrade button, the AcquiSuite will again contact the obvius.com website and download the requested
firmware image file. The AcquiSuite will take a few seconds to verify the file checksum and prompt you with an “Install”
button. Click the install button and the AcquiSuite will install the firmware update and reboot itself to make the changes take
effect.
Do not power down the AcquiSuite during any step of the AcquiSuite firmware update process. Doing so may corrupt the
system and render the AcquiSuite unusable.
Diagnostics
Host Lookup
The Host Lookup page provides the ability to do some basic network tests. These are as follows:
Ping: send an echo request to the specified host.
Traceroute: Send an echo request to the target address and attempt to locate every router in between the AcquiSuite and that
address.
Nslookup: convert the dns name to an IP address, useful for testing the functionality of the DNS server configured in the
Network/Setup webpage.
To run a network test, enter the ip address or dns name in the field provided, check the checkbox next to the test you wish to
use, and click the OK button. Multiple tests can be specified.
Connection Test
The connection test page will attempt to establish an HTTP session with the specified upload server. Click the “begin test”
to start this process. Information will be printed in black. Success responses will be printed in Green, failure messages will
be printed in Red. A sample upload test follows:
Ping localhost [127.0.0.1]: Success
Ethernet IP address [192.168.10.50], mask [255.255.255.0]
Local subnet [192.168.10.0] to [192.168.10.255]
Ping ethernet ip address [192.168.10.50]: Success
Starting system debug logger
Dialout not enabled, using ethernet LAN connection.
Ping ethernet gateway [192.168.10.1]: Success
Ping DNS #1 [192.168.10.1]: Success
The DNS #2 server address is not configured.
Resolving time server [time.obvius.com] to an IP address: Success. Got [70.99.203.62]
Ping time server [time.obvius.com]: Success
Testing time server
SyncTime: Sync system time with time.obvius.com.
16 Dec 19:49:36 ntpdate[3165]: adjust time server 70.99.203.62 offset 0.009985 sec
new time: Tuesday, December 16 2003 19:49:36 PST, drift 1 seconds.
Processing upload url.
No proxy specified, using direct connect method.
Upload URL looks ok: http://www.buildingmanageronline.com/upload.php
Resolving web server [www.buildingmanageronline.com] to an IP address: Success. Got
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