SIR 3000UpgradeInstructions2013

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SIR-3000 Upgrade Instructions 2013.doc 1 of 5 6/2/2008

SIR-3000 Software Release

Upgrade Procedures

Important notice: the Windows CE Operating system has been changed toaccommodate the Chinese and Japanese languages. If your SIR-3000 has the

letter J or C at the end of the GUI release number (Example: GUI 2 0 1 0J) as

displayed under SYSTEM VERSION SHOW. This will serve to indicate that

your SIR-3000 has had the appropriate changes to accommodate the Chinese or

Japanese languages. If your system does not display the C or J and you wish to

upgrade your system to accommodate the Japanese or Chinese character set.

You must return your system to our field service department.

Please set aside approximately 1 hour to do this upgrade and any prerequisite steps, ifyou are trying it for the first time. After you have done the upgrade and are familiar withthe process, you should be able to do the entire process in approximately 5-10 minutes.

Additionally, please give yourself adequate time after the installation to review thechanges that have been made to the software. The software changes are listed in thefile Versions.rtf or Versions.htm.

Prerequisites:

USB Cable

You will need a USB cable that connects to your computer and SIR-3000. If you have aUSB printer or USB scanner, you probably have one of these cables.

Access to the SIR-3000 from your PC using Microsoft ActiveSync or the Windows

Mobile Device Center Directions for setting up the USB connection and installing the USB drivers is located in

Appendix G of the SIR-3000 manual.

If your PC is running Windows XP, you would use Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 or later

If your PC is running Windows Vista, your USB connection will be managed through theWindows Mobile Device Center

Please use the latest version of the SIR-3000 manual located under the Manuals link athttp://support.geophysical.com . You will find them on our support web site under theDocuments Manuals TechNotes folder.

Geo h sical Surve S stems, Inc.


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Access to the Geophysical websiteRegister for a username and password for SIR-3000 downloads at

http://support.geophysical.com/ Download SIR3K_VER_.exe and extract thecontents. The installation includes a FlashFX Disk folder with 6 sub folders:

FlashFX Disk\STARTUP Contains the SIR-3000 user interface software.

FlashFX Disk\FIRMWARE Contains firmware for each internal hardwarecomponent.

FlashFX Disk\TEST Contains the software that will allow you to upgrade thefirmware.

FlashFX Disk\SETUPS Contains predefined Metric unit setups for TerraSIRchand various operational modes

FlashFX Disk\SETUPSE Contains predefined English unit setups forTerraSIRch and various operational modes

FlashFX Disk\LANGUAGE Contains language folders and files forinternationalization purposes. Please be careful to only download the Upgradeversion that contains Languages appropriate to your WinCE systemconfiguration.

SIR-3000s that displays the GUI C with or without the Letter CWill support: English, Spanish, Italian, German and French

SIR-3000s that displays the GUI J with the letter J, Willsupport: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French and Japanese

Versions.rtf/htm is also available on the support web site This file containsrelease information for the firmware versions and software changes.

During the file transfer process, you will find similar folders on the SIR-3000, You willneed to access these folders by connecting your SIR-3000 to your PC via a USB cable.PLEASE NOTE: Throughout these procedures references are made to

connecting and disconnecting the power source. Use either a Battery or the AC

adaptor to provide power during these processes but not both.


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Part 1 - Checking Your Current Version:

From the SIR-3000:

1. Disconnect and reconnect the power source. NOTE: If using a battery, removeand replace. If using the AC power adaptor, disconnect and reconnect.

2. At the initial TerraSIRch dialog, start TerraSIRch.3. If the Open File dialog appears click on the left arrow to cancel it.4. Navigate to SYSTEM-->VERSION-->SHOW and click the ENTER button.

Compare your versions to the versions listed below.5. To update your software, follow the installation Instructions in Part 2.6. If you need to make changes to the firmware, follow the installation instructions

in Part 3.

Firmware or

Software

Alternate Name (as

seen in SIR-3000)

Current Version Place a Check

here if yourversion differs.

USBWARE: SIR-3000 V1.0T or V1.2T Part 2 and 3:USBGPR: USBGPR 2.00 or 1.00 (depends

on Computer BoardMemory)

WAVEDATA: GPIF 4.70 or 5.00DSPWARE: DSP 2.00 Part 2 and 3:

ALTERAWARE Altera 1.99 Part 2 and 3:

TIMWARE TIM 1.27 Part 2 and 3:AVR AVR 2005 rev.2 (2005 rev.1

is also valid)TerraSIRch User

Interface:GUI 2 0 1 3 (none, C or J) Part 2:

7. Press the enter button to exit from dialog.8. Remove power source to turn off.


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Part 2 - To Upgrade TerraSIRch (SIR-3000 Graphical User Interface -GUI) and

Firmware loader:

Starting the SIR-3000:1. Connect power to the SIR-3000 without the antenna attached.2. At the initial TerraSIRch dialog click the run/stop button /three or more

times. This will start the USB TEST program. You will use this program laterto install new firmware if necessary.

3. Click the Help button ? on the SIR-3000. This will exit you from the USB testprogram and from TerraSIRch. If successful you will see the WindowsCE.netlogo in the middle of the screen.

Connect PC to SIR-3000 via USB1. Connect Master end of USB cable to PC.2. Connect Slave end of USB cable to SIR-3000.

From the PC:1. When the ActiveSync icon in the PC system tray turns green click it and select

Explore. Navigate to Mobile Device>My Computer.

2. Copy the entire contents of the SIR-3000 installation package (FlashFX Disk)from the PC to the Mobile Device>My Computer. Click OK when you see theFile Conversion dialog. Copying the files should take about 1 minute.

3. This completes the GUI portion of the upgrade. Please verify your upgradedinstallation as described in Part 4.


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Part 3 - Firmware Upgrade:

In the previous part you upgraded the SIR-3000 user interface. In this part you will usethe firmware loader to upgrade the firmware. NOTE: You must perform this part in

order to load the FIRMWARE necessary for system operation. Check the list in

Part 1 to see if you need to run this portion, but if you are uncertain you should

run these steps.

From the SIR-3000:1. Detach the USB cable from the SIR-3000.2. Disconnect and reconnect the power source without the antenna attached.

NOTE: If using a battery, remove and replace. If using the AC power adaptor,disconnect and reconnect.

3. At the initial TerraSIRch dialog, click the run/stop / button three or moretimes. This will start the Firmware Loader (USB TEST program). You will nowuse this program to load firmware on the unit.

4. From the Loader screen, install the new firmware by selecting each piece offirmware (in the order listed below) and clicking enter. Watch for messages thatgive version information; these messages indicate completion for each piece offirmware loaded.

a. TIMWARE (Takes approx 10 sec) TerraSIRch (or other program modes)cannot have been run for this TIMWARE to install. TIMWARE takes thelongest to install. Please note that TIMWARE will always complete withan error that states Error updating Firmware. After installation, you

should check that the correct version of TIMWARE is installed by followingthe Verifying Your Installation part. This firmware is only required ifnoted in Part 1. Install if uncertain.

b. ALTERAWARE (Takes approx. 5 sec). This firmware is only required ifnoted in Part 1. Install if uncertain.

c. DSPWARE (Takes approx. 1 sec). This firmware is only required if

noted in Part 1. Install if uncertain.d. USBWARE (Takes up to 2 minutes) Must be installed last. This

firmware is only required if noted in Part 1. Install if uncertain. Do not

press the button multiple times. The system will give no indication

that this install has started. A successful install will end by showing

the value SIR-3000 V1.0 or similar.

5. Exit the Firmware loader upon completion by clicking ?.6. This completes the firmware portion of the upgrade. Please verify your upgraded

installation as described in Part 4.


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Part 4: Verifying Your Installation:

From the SIR-3000:

1. Detach the USB cable from the SIR-3000.2. Disconnect and reconnect the power source. NOTE: If using a battery, remove

and replace. If using the AC power adaptor, disconnect and reconnect.3. At the initial TerraSIRch dialog, start TerraSIRch.4. If the Open File dialog appears click on the left arrow.5. Navigate to SYSTEM>VERSION>SHOW and click enter. A successful upgrade

is indicated by matching values from the SIR-3000 dialog to the following table:

Firmware or

Software

Alternate Name (as

seen in SIR-3000)

Current Version Place a Check

here if your

version differs.

USBWARE: SIR-3000 V1.0T or V1.2T Part 2 and 3:USBGPR: USBGPR 2.00 or 1.00 (depends

on Computer BoardMemory)

WAVEDATA: GPIF 4.70 or 5.00DSPWARE: DSP 2.00 Part 2 and 3:

ALTERAWARE Altera 1.99 Part 2 and 3:

TIMWARE TIM 1.27 Part 2 and 3:AVR AVR 2005 rev.2 (2005 rev.1

is also valid)TerraSIRch: GUI Part 2:

6. Press the enter button to exit from the dialog. If you have installed correctly, youcan start using your upgraded software.

7. Review the Modifications listed in the Versions.rtf/htm


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Troubleshooting:

To install SIR-3000 software you will copy it from your PC to the SIR-3000. In order tocopy properly you must make certain that the SIR-3000 software is not currentlyrunning. If you receive any messages indicating that any of the files were unable to becopied, verify that you can clearly see the Windows CE.net logo on the SIR-3000. If anydialog or splash screen is showing you will not be able to copy the files.

To install SIR-3000 firmware (after copying successfully), you need to ensure that

power sources to the SIR-3000 were disconnected. For example, TIMWARE will notload if you cycle the power via the power/standby button.

Although the Instructions may appear long they really are a detailed way of stating:

1. Download and Extract the SIR-3000 software from the support site to your PC.2. Stop the SIR-3000 software from running so that you can copy the new software3. connect the SIR-3000 to your PC via USB cable.4. Copy the SIR-3000 software from your PC to the SIR-3000.5. Completely remove and reconnect power sources on the SIR-3000 to perform a

hard boot.6. Install the Firmware (if necessary) using the USB Test program.7. Restart the SIR-3000 and verify that your Software and Firmware match the

release.

If you have used these procedures and troubleshooting tips and are still having troubleinstalling the software, email a description of the problem that you are having [email protected]