Biral BTD-200 Technical manual

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BTD-200
System Update Instructions
BTD-200 System
Firmware and Software Update
BTD-200
Lightning Works
Software Update Instructions

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PROPRIETARY NOTICE
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schematics and parts lists) is proprietary to BIRAL. It is provided for the sole purpose
of aiding the buyer or user in operating and maintaining the software. This information
is not to be used for the manufacture or sale of similar items without written
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© 2020 Bristol Industrial and Research Associates Limited (BIRAL).
Manual Number: DOC101737
Revision: 00A
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CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 3
2UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 3
2.1 Download the Required Files ........................................................................4
2.2 Backing Up Your Archived Data and Settings..................................................4
2.2.1 Backing Up Your Data and Server Settings.....................................................5
2.2.2 Backing Up Your Lightning Works Client Settings............................................6
2.3 Uninstall Lightning Works Server and Client ...................................................7
2.4 Updating the BTD-200 Sensor Firmware ........................................................8
2.4.1 Installing the Firmware Update software .......................................................8
2.4.2 Running the Firmware Update Software ........................................................9
2.4.3 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 15
2.5 Installing Lightning Works Server and Client ................................................ 17
2.5.1 Lightning Works Server .............................................................................. 17
2.5.2 Lightning Works Client ............................................................................... 17
2.6 Restoring the Archived Data and Server Settings.......................................... 18
2.7 Restoring the Client Settings ...................................................................... 19
2.8 Completing the Update .............................................................................. 19

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1INTRODUCTION
The addition of the Lightning Works Messenger software to the range of BTD-200
system accessories in March of 2020 required an update to the way in which the
BTD-200 sensor communicated with both the Lightning Works Server and the
Lightning Works Client. BTD-200 sensors purchased prior to March 2020 must have
their firmware updated and the latest versions of the Lightning Works Server and
Client installed on the user computer systems before using Lightning Works
Messenger. The old versions of BTD-200 sensor firmware are not compatible with the
latest versions of Lightning Works Server or Client. Attempting to use incompatible
versions will cause the system to stop operating.
In addition to providing compatibility with the Lightning Works Messenger, the latest
versions of Lightning Works Server and Client also include a change to the way
archive data is exported. The data format has been simplified and headers have been
included at the start of each file to assist with data interpretation.
This document describes how to update your BTD-200 sensor to the latest version of
firmware and install the latest version of Lightning Works Server and Client. We have
tried to make the update process as simple as possible, but if you need assistance
please do not hesitate to contact our Service Team by email or telephone, the
contact details are shown on the first page.
2UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read through the entire document before attempting the update to ensure
you are fully familiar with what you need to do. Ensure you have enough time to
complete the whole update, remember the system will not function at all unless all
components are updated.
The updates should be performed in the order shown. Attempting to the perform the
update in a different order may cause the system to stop working.
You will need administrator rights for the computers to perform these updates. If you
do not have administrator rights, please consult your IT department.

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2.1 Download the Required Files
To perform the update, you must download three files from the Biral website. The
files can be found on the Software Downloads page in the Support section of the
website, at the following link https://www.biral.com/service-
support/downloads/software-downloads/
The required files are:
•Lightning Works Server Setup
•Lightning Works Client Setup
•BTD-200 Sensor Firmware Update
Download the files and save them to a temporary location on your computer, you
may find it easier if you save each one in a separate folder. The downloads are
zipped to reduce the file size, they must be extracted before they can be used. To
extract the files, right click on the file and select the “Extract all..” option. Follow the
Windows instructions to extract the files.
2.2 Backing Up Your Archived Data and Settings
The Lightning Works Server saves data generated by your BTD-200 sensor on the
hard drive of the computer on which it is installed. You can export this data using the
Lightning Works Client on a day by day basis if you need to review past
thunderstorm warnings.
If you wish to retain access to this historic data, you must back it up before doing
anything further. You may also wish to backup settings such as the Administrator
password and map location data. Installing the latest version of the Lightning
Works Server without backing up your data and settings will result in it
being permanently deleted.
Lightning Works Client allows the user to configure the way the software works on
the User Computer. If you wish to retain these settings, please follow the Lightning
Works Client settings backup instructions.

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2.2.1 Backing Up Your Data and Server Settings
•On the computer running the Lightning Works Server, open File Explorer and type
%programdata% into the location box and press enter.
•Open the Biral folder by double clicking on it.
•Select the Lightning Works Server folder and make a copy. You can do this by
right clicking on the folder and selecting copy, then place your mouse pointer
below the folder, right click and select paste. A new folder called “Lightning Works
Server –Copy” will have been created.

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•You may now proceed with the rest of the update process.
2.2.2 Backing Up Your Lightning Works Client Settings
As the settings for each installation of Lightning Works Client can be different the
steps described below should be followed for each computer running Lightning
Works Client.
•On the computer running the Lightning Works Client, open File Explorer and type
%programdata% into the location box and press enter.
•Open the Biral folder by double clicking on it.
•Select the Lightning Works Client folder and make a copy. You can do this by right
clicking on the folder and selecting copy, then place your mouse pointer below the
folder, right click and select paste. A new folder called “Lightning Works Client –
Copy” will have been created
•You may now proceed with the rest of the update process.

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2.3 Uninstall Lightning Works Server and Client
If you have Lightning Works Client installed on multiple computers, you must
uninstall it on each computer in turn.
•From the computer’s Control Panel select “Programs and Features”.
•Click on Lightning Works Client and then on the Uninstall button at the top of the
list. Follow the instructions given in the popup boxes to confirm the uninstall.
•Click on Lightning Works Server and then on the Uninstall button at the top of the
list. Follow the instructions given in the popup boxes to confirm the uninstall.
•In Windows 10 you can also use the “Add or Remove Programs” process by typing
“Add or Remove Programs” in the search box of the Task Bar.

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2.4 Updating the BTD-200 Sensor Firmware
Ensure that you read these instructions carefully before carrying out the update.
The BTD-200 Sensor firmware update should only be performed using a wired
connection between the sensor’s primary communications port and the User
Computer. This is the normal method of connection for the BTD-200 sensor. DO
NOT attempt to update the BTD-200 Sensor Firmware if a modem or wireless link of
any form has been used in the connection between the BTD-200 sensor and the User
Computer. If such a connection has been used, consult Biral before attempting the
update.
2.4.1 Installing the Firmware Update software
Before you can update the BTD-200 firmware you must install the BTD200 firmware
update application on the computer that has the connection to the BTD-200 sensor.
This will be the computer that had the Lightning Works Server installed on it. To
install the software, follow the instructions given below.
•Locate the folder where the BTD-200 Sensor Firmware Update was extracted to.
•Run the program BTD200UpdateSetup.exe by double clicking on the file name,
this will install the software onto the computer.
•Follow the instructions to install the software and accept the licence agreement.
•You will be asked to confirm allowing the application to make changes to your
device, answer Yes
•After installation, the shortcut icon shown below will appear on the desktop.

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2.4.2 Running the Firmware Update Software
To update the BTD-200 sensor, follow the instructions given below.
•Connect the BTD-200 sensor primary data port to the computer and turn on the
power to the sensor. If you are updating an existing installation the primary data
connection should already be in place. If you are performing the update using
another computer, refer to the BTD-200 User Manual for details of how to connect
the primary data cable.
•Run the BTD-200 Firmware Update software by double clicking on the desk top
icon. You will be asked to confirm running the application as an administrator,
answer Yes. The display will be:
•If the Lightning Works Server has been uninstalled in accordance with the earlier
instructions, then press the Continue button. If not, then press the Cancel button
and the update process will stop and the program will close. Uninstall the
Lightning Works Server before continuing.

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•If Continue has been pressed, the display will be:
•The COM Port box will show “AUTO”. And contain a list of available ports on the
system. Selecting AUTO will attempt to access the BTD-200 via each available port
in turn until the BTD-200 is found. If the port number is already known, it can be
selected from the list.
•Select the port you require using the drop down arrow, or use AUTO.
•The Baud Rate box will show the 57600 Baud Rate.
•Version to Load: shows the version number of the firmware that will be installed
on the sensor.
•Click on the connect button.

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•The display will change to:
•While attempting to connect to the BTD in AUTO mode the progress bar will
update with each port tried until either the connection is made, or no connections
are found. The length of time this will take will depend on the number of assigned
COM ports on the PC.

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•Once connected the Load Program button will be activated and the message
“Press Load Program to start Upload” will be displayed:

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•Click on the Load Program button. The programming process will begin. The Close
and Load Program buttons will be disabled, and the progress bar will update
during programming.
•This takes approximately 5 minutes. If for any reason the program is interrupted,
or the sensor loses power during the programming process the sensor will become
stuck in the bootloader. If this happens see the troubleshooting section below.

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•On Completion the progress bar will be full, and the program will check the
version and update some internal parameters, the display will be:
•A Message Box will be displayed confirming that the firmware update has
completed.
•Press OK, which will close the program.
•The BTD-200 sensor firmware has now been updated and you can continue with
the rest of the system update as described in section 2.5.
•If you have encountered any problems, please see section 2.4.3 below.

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2.4.3 Troubleshooting
2.4.3.1 Loss of Power or Communications
If for any reason the program is interrupted, or the BTD-200 sensor loses power
during the programming process the sensor will remain in the bootloader. If this
happens, the display will have the message “No response from Sensor- Restart the
program”. Please run the program again.
Once the program has restarted, the BTD-200 firmware update process can be
repeated from the beginning.

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2.4.3.2 Firmware Already Updated
If the BTD has already been updated the program will display:
The program can be closed, and you can continue with the rest of the system update
as described in section 2.5.
If there are any problems or you are uncertain at any time, please contact Biral using
the contact details given on page 1.

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2.5 Installing Lightning Works Server and Client
2.5.1 Lightning Works Server
Install the Lightning Works Server on the same computer as it was previously
installed. This is the computer that has the physical connection to the BTD-200
Sensor.
•Install the latest version of Lightning Works Server using the installation file
downloaded in section 2.1.
•Open the folder and double click the “Lightning Works Server Setup” application.
•Detailed instructions for installing the Lightning Works Server software are
provided in the BTD-200 manual.
2.5.2 Lightning Works Client
Install the Lightning Works Client on each computer on the local network that
requires access to the BTD-200 Lightning Works software.
•Install the latest version of Lightning Works Client using the installation file
downloaded in section 2.1.
•Open the folder and double click the “Lightning Works Client Setup” application.
•Detailed instructions for installing the Lightning Works Client software are
provided in the BTD-200 manual.

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2.6 Restoring the Archived Data and Server Settings
The following steps are performed on the computer running the Lightning Works
Server, this is the computer connected to the BTD-200 sensor.
•Locate the backup folder created in the %programdata%\Biral folder as described
in section 2.2.1. Open the folder by double clicking on it.
•To restore the archived data, copy the file named “btd200.sqlite” to the Lightning
Works Server folder. If the file exists, you will need to confirm the file replacement
by clicking in Continue, as shown below.
•To restore the settings, copy the file named “btdConfig.XML” to the Lightning
Works Server folder. You will be asked to confirm the replacement of the file.
•Restart the computer.