Vaisala MD30 Mounting instructions

Updating MD30 software
The MD30 software update overwrites the previous MD30 firmware version with a new version.
Software update package
The most recent software update package is available as a ZIP file at
https://www.vaisala.com/en/support/md30.
The ZIP file contains:
• MD30 firmware
• Release notes document
• Update tool
•Updating MD30 Software Quick Guide (this document)
• OSS licenses document for MD30 firmware
Update options
The following update options are available:
• MD30 and Vaisala RoadAI system: use a Bluetooth connection to update the MD30 software.
• MD30 and other data collection system: use a Bluetooth connection or a cable connection to
update the MD30 software.
Software update over Bluetooth requires a Bluetooth module.
USB
Updating over cable connectionUpdating over Bluetooth connection
Figure 1 MD30 firmware update options
More information
‣Updating MD30 software over Bluetooth connection (page 2)
‣Updating MD30 software over cable connection (page 6)
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Quick Guide Updating MD30 Software
Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30
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Updating MD30 software over Bluetooth
connection
•Laptop with Windows 10 operating system and Bluetooth
During the software update, MD30 must be connected to a power supply.
1. Download and extract the ZIP package on your laptop.
2. Remove pairing between the RoadAI mobile phone and the Bluetooth module.
a. In the RoadAI app, select Sensor > Bluetooth pairing.
b. In Paired devices, select the Bluetooth module and the settings icon. Select Unpair.
3. Restart the Bluetooth module.
BM10 and BM10-NA Bluetooth modules:
a. Disconnect the power cable from the vehicle power outlet.
b. Reconnect the power cable.
BM10-RW Bluetooth module:
a. Remove the lid of the Bluetooth module enclosure.
b. Use a paper clip or similar to push the Reset button in the Bluetooth module.
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4. Enable Bluetooth on your laptop.
Select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. In Bluetooth, turn Bluetooth on.
5. Pair your laptop with the Bluetooth module.
In the Bluetooth window, select Add Bluetooth or other device and, in Add a device, select
Bluetooth, and the device. Select Done.
The BM10-RW Bluetooth module requires the following additional actions:
a. Push the Pairing button in the Bluetooth module for a few seconds.
The Mode button blinks 3 times to indicate that pairing is possible.
b. When prompted for the PIN code, use PIN 1234.
If the pairing does not succeed, push Reset and try pairing the devices again.
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6. When paired, the Bluetooth module is shown as a port on your laptop.
To check the port number, select Start > Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT).
7. On your laptop, select Start > Command Prompt.
8. Go to the folder where you extracted the ZIP package and double-click UpdateClient.exe.
9. When prompted for the port, type the port to which the Bluetooth module is connected. For
example:
Serial port name [COM0]: COM3
10. Select the firmware file using the number indicated in the beginning of the row. For example:
Potential images in working directory:
[1] 1.1.0 MD30_Customer_release_1.1.0.fw
Select a number or '0' for other files:
>
> 1
The update takes a couple of minutes.
11. When this message is displayed, press ENTER. The software update is done.
Running OK
Current SW version: [version]
Press ENTER to exit
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12. Remove pairing between your laptop and the Bluetooth module.
On your laptop, select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Scroll down to
Other devices, select the device, and Remove device.
13. Pair the Bluetooth module with the RoadAI phone.
For instructions, see Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Setup Guide.
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Updating MD30 software over cable
connection
•Laptop with Windows 10 operating system
•Serial-to-USB cable for laptop connection (240884)
During the software update, MD30 must be connected to a power supply.
1. Download and extract the ZIP package on your laptop.
2. Remove the 8-m (26-ft) extension cable from your data collection system.
3. Connect the extension cable wires to the screw terminal of the serial-to-USB cable as follows
(pins 1, 2, and 4).
USB
RS-232 Rx
RS-232 Tx
-
GND OUT
-
-
Green
Brown
Yellow
Label, serial-to-
USB cable
Wire color, MD30
extension cable
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pin
-
-
-
POWER
4. Connect the USB cable to your laptop.
5. When prompted, define the port to which MD30 is connected.
To check the port, select Start > Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT)
6. On your laptop, select Start > Command Prompt.
7. Go to the folder where you extracted the ZIP package and double-click UpdateClient.exe.
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8. When prompted for the port, type the port to which the sensor is connected. For example:
Serial port name [COM0]: COM3
Command Prompt lists the files that are in the directory.
9. Select the firmware file using the number indicated in the beginning of the row. For example:
Potential images in working directory:
[1] 1.1.0 MD30_Customer_release_1.1.0.fw
Select a number or '0' for other files:
>
> 1
The update takes a couple of minutes, depending on the port speed.
10. When this message is displayed, press ENTER. The software update is done.
Running OK
Current SW version: [version]
Press ENTER to exit
11. Disconnect the wires from the screw terminal, and connect the 8-m (26-ft) extension cable back
to your data collection system.
For instructions, see Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Setup Guide.
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