How do I upgrade the firmware on my SeaTrac Tracking and Data Modems? (seatrac Tracking Data Modems User Manual)

Answer

manuals.plus

Mar 13, 2025 - 10:20 PM

To upgrade the firmware on your SeaTrac Tracking and Data Modems, please follow the steps outlined in the user manual.

1. Preparation:
- Visit the Blueprint Subsea website and download the latest version of the SeaTrac PinPoint Installer from the support pages.
- Install the PinPoint application, which includes the SeaTracProgrammer software tool required for the firmware upgrade.

2. Programming New Firmware:
- Connect the SeaTrac beacon to the serial port of your PC or use the USB-to-Serial converter supplied with the SeaTrac system.
- Power up the SeaTrac beacon and run the SeaTracProgrammer program.
- In the application window, select the COM port the beacon is connected to and choose a baud rate of 115200.
- Click "CONNECT" to establish a connection with the SeaTrac beacon.
- Check the beacon's hardware information by clicking the "INFO" button.
- Make a note of the Hardware Revision and Application Version.
- Click the "BROWSE" button and navigate to the location of the firmware file with the FWX extension.
- Select the appropriate firmware file based on the Hardware Revision of your SeaTrac beacon.
- Click "OPEN" to choose the firmware file.
- Finally, click on the "PROGRAM" button to start programming the firmware.
- The progress of the firmware upgrade will be displayed, and it may take a couple of minutes to complete.
- After programming completes, the SeaTrac beacon will reboot. Click the "INFO" button again to verify that the Application Version has changed to the new firmware release.
- Close the SeaTracProgrammer software to complete the programming process.

Note: It is recommended to repeat the above steps for each beacon that needs to be upgraded.

For troubleshooting and additional information, please refer to the Troubleshooting section in the user manual or contact the SeaTrac technical support team through the provided contact details.