Sutron 8310 - Page 220

Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 4/16/2014 pg. 220
SD Card
This method offers the benefit of speedy application and kernel upgrades, but cannot be used to
upgrade the loader or micro monitor. Hence, this method should only be used when it is clear
no upgrade of the loader or micro monitor is needed (when in doubt, check with Sutron
Customer Service).
1. Download the upgrade from the Sutron website
(www.sutron.com/downloads/software.htm). The upgrade comes in a zipped file, and
typically has a name similar to “8310_v1.3.1.zip”, with the last set of numbers indicating
the version of software.
2. Unzip the upgrade into a directory named “8310”, off the root of your SD card.
3. Insert the storage card into the 8310.
4. The 8310 will prompt to auto-download the latest data to the SD Card. Press Cancel at
this prompt, and then press SET at the Upgrade Firmware menu.
5. The upgrade will begin and finish automatically, and may involve a reboot.
Terminal (Menu Driven)
This method offers the benefit of remote upgrade, but cannot be used to upgrade the loader or
micro monitor. Hence, this method should only be used when it is clear no upgrade of the
loader or micro monitor is needed (when in doubt, check with Sutron Customer Service).
1. Download the upgrade from the Sutron website
(www.sutron.com/downloads/software.htm). The upgrade typically comes in a zipped
file, and typically has a name similar to “8310_v1.1.4.zip”.
2. Connect to the 8310 using Hyperterminal or other terminal program supporting
ymodem.
3. Start the 8310 menu interface by typing “ui” at the command prompt.
4. Select “Terminal Operations” from the main menu.
5. Select “Upgrade Firmware”. At the prompt, send the upgrade zip using ymodem.
6. The upgrade will begin and finish automatically, and may involve a reboot.
Terminal (Command Line)
This method allows you to upgrade the boot loader and/or micro monitor, but cannot be done
remotely.
Upgrade the Boot Loader
1. Download the upgrade from the Sutron website
(www.sutron.com/downloads/software.htm). The upgrade typically comes in a
zipped file, and typically has a name similar to “8310_v1.1.4.zip”. Unzip the onto
your PC.
2. Connect to the 8310 using Hyperterminal (or other terminal program supporting
ymodem).
3. Power up the 8310. Press ESC in response to the message “Press ESC now to
Upgrade System”.
4. To upgrade the loader, press “L” then “U” to indicate you want to upgrade the
boot loader