How to open
This dialog box is opened from the Setup menu.
NoteThis dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused. To pause the Sonar Head, click , then open the Menu Widget in the top-right corner of the sonar view. Click Pause.
Description
In addition to head application software, the Sonar Head has receive firmware (RX FPGA) and transmit firmware (TX FPGA). You can upgrade these by selecting the configuration type,
browsing for the file, then clicking the Write button.
NoteThe receive hardware (RX HW) and software (RX SW) must both be on the same version. You can view the current version numbers in this dialog box.
Details
Head
The Head table shows you the serial number and IP Address of the Sonar Head.
Configuration type
Select the type of software or firmware that you are upgrading.
Configuration file
Click the folder icon to browse for the latest software or firmware file on your local drive.
Read
Enter a filename in the Configuration file box, then click Read to save the firmware or software to a file. You can create a backup of your current software or firmware with this feature.
Write
Click this button to start the upgrade process. You will be prompted to confirm the upgrade.