ModMAG M5000 Firmware Upgrade

Preparing for the Firmware Upgrade

Meters with version 1.x firmware can only be upgraded to the latest 1.x firmware. Meters with version 2.x firmware can be upgraded to the latest 2.x firmware. To upgrade from 1.x to 2.x firmware, the board must be upgraded.

Download the latest firmware version from www.badgermeter.com to your hard drive. With the Flow Meter Tool software installed, connect the laptop to the meter using either the supplied RS232 cable or an IrDA adapter.

? NOTE: The M5000 Data Logging kit (p/n 67354-008) is needed to perform the firmware upgrade. Refer to the M5000 Data Logging Installation Manual.

RS232 Connection

1. Identify / Configure Communication Settings

   Navigate to Communications > Interface.

   Set the interface to SERIAL.

   ? NOTE: The interface must be set to SERIAL. All other settings can be set as desired by the operator and must match those of the software tool.

   Record or change other interface parameters (parity and baud rate).

2. Connect RS232 Cable

   Connect the supplied RS232 cable into the RS232 connector of the meter. Either connect the serial connector to a COM port or connect it to the USB adapter.

3. Open Flow Meter Tool

   Open the Flow Meter Tool installed on the laptop or PC. Go to Start > All Programs > Badger Meter to open the flow meter tool application.

4. Configure Flow Meter Tool Software

   Select Communication Settings.

   Change the following parameters as necessary to align with the meter settings:

   • MODBUS ADDRESS (Node Address)
   • BAUD RATE (9600)
   • DATA BITS (default is 8)
   • PARITY
   • STOP BITS (default is 1)

   ? NOTE: The M5000 communicates via the COM port and IrDA. TCP/IP is not supported.

   Select [Button: OK] to confirm the configuration of the communication port. Make sure you select the correct COM port.

   [Description of "Communication properties" dialog screenshot: A dialog box titled "Communication properties" shows fields for "Device type" (set to "Auto detect"), "Modbus address" (set to "1"), and "Security password". Tabs for "COM", "IrDA", and "Tcp/Ip" are present. Under the "COM" tab, a "Select port" dropdown is shown with "COM1" selected, and a "Baud rate" dropdown is set to "9600". "Data bits" is set to "8", "Parity" to "Even", and "Stop bits" to "One". Buttons for "Refresh", "OK", and "Cancel" are available.]

   [Description of "Flow Meter Tool" main menu screenshot: The Flow Meter Tool application displays a main menu with options: "Flow Meter settings", "Advanced Flow Meter settings", "Download Flow Meter data", "Update Flow Meter firmware", and "Communication settings".]

IrDA Connection

1. Identify / Configure Communication Settings

   Navigate to Communications > Interface.

   Set the interface to IrDA.

   ? NOTE: The interface must be set to IrDA. All other settings can be set as desired by the operator and must match those of the software tool.

2. Install IrDA Bracket and Cable

   On the M5000 enclosure, install the IrDA bracket. Then install the IrDA cable.

3. Connect IrDA Cable

   Connect the IrDA cable from the M5000 to the laptop.

4. Install IrDA Drivers

   If necessary, install the IrDA link drivers from the CD. The IrDA link uses a USB/IrDA converter and drivers. You may have to restart your computer after installing the drivers.

[Description of IrDA icon appearing on screen: When IrDA communication is activated, an icon appears on the lower part of your screen.]

[Description of Wireless Link icon note: The Wireless Link icon in the taskbar is a function of Windows®, not the Flow Meter Tool.]

Upgrading the Firmware

1. Download Firmware

   Make sure you have downloaded the latest firmware version from http://www.badgermeter.com/Industrial/Industrial-Municipal-Products/Electromagnetic-Flow-Meters/M-5000-Mag-Meter.aspx to your hard drive.

2. Select Update Firmware Option

   From the Flow Meter Tool, click on Update Flow Meter firmware.

   [Description of "Flow Meter Tool" main menu screenshot highlighting "Update Flow Meter firmware": The Flow Meter Tool application displays a main menu with options, and "Update Flow Meter firmware" is indicated.]

3. Select Firmware File

   Click on [Button: Select firmware file...].

   [Description of "Firmware update" dialog screenshot before file selection: A "Firmware update" dialog shows "Current device" as "M5000", "Amplifier serial number" as "15000002", and "Current firmware version" as "1.0.2". Buttons for "Select firmware file...", "Start", and "Cancel" are present.]

4. Navigate to Firmware File

   Navigate to the location where you saved the firmware file.

   [Description of Windows file explorer screenshot for file selection: A Windows file explorer window is displayed, showing a folder named "M5000 FW" containing a file named "BP015_EFM32G880_FM".]

5. Select New Firmware File

   Select the new M5000 firmware file.

6. Start Update

   Click on [Button: Start].

7. Confirm Data Deletion

   The firmware update will delete all data logging files to free space on the flash drive for the upload firmware file. You must confirm the deletion (or interrupt it and download data logs).

   [Description of "Updating process will delete all datalog files!" confirmation dialog: A warning dialog displays an exclamation mark icon and the message "Updating process will delete all datalog files! Do you want continue?". Buttons "Ano" (Yes) and "Ne" (No) are shown.]

8. Upload Firmware

   The Flow Meter Tool starts uploading the firmware file to the flow meter.

   [Description of "File is uploading to flowmeter, please wait..." dialog: The "Firmware update" dialog shows a progress bar and the message "File is uploading to flowmeter, please wait...".]

9. Restart for Update

   After the upload is finished, the M5000 is restarted to start the firmware update on it.

   [Description of M5000 display showing "238P-10 Ca M3/h": The M5000 meter display shows text "238P-10" and "Ca M3/h".]

   [Description of "Flowmeter is updating, please wait..." dialog: The "Firmware update" dialog shows a progress bar and the message "Flowmeter is updating, please wait...".]

   [Description of M5000 circuit board image: An image shows a circuit board component with the word "UPDATE" printed on it.]

10. Update Complete

    When the update is complete, the M5000 displays the firmware date.

11. Reset Flow Meter

    You are prompted to reset the connected Flow Meter to finish the firmware update. Click [Button: Yes].

12. Verify New Version

    After reset, the Flow Meter Tool shows the new firmware version.

    [Description of "Firmware has been updated, new version is 1.0.2" dialog: The "Firmware update" dialog shows "Current device" as "M5000", "Amplifier serial number" as "15000002", and "Current firmware version" as "1.0.2". A success message states "Firmware has been updated, new version is 1.0.2". A "Close" button is present.]