PX5 and PG-4400 Firmware Upgrade How To

Release: V4.1.3

Important: Data cards must be inserted in SLOT 1 to start monitoring and saving data.

Instruments Supported:

• PowerGuide 4400
• PowerXplorer PX5
• PowerXplorer PX5-400
• PowerGuia 440S
• PowerVisa 440, 440D, 440J

Firmware Installation Instructions

What you will need:

• Dranetz Compact Flash (CF) Data Card.
• Dranetz Compact Flash Reader/Writer for your computer
  • There are now two different files available English / European and English / Asian.
  • English / European - version includes the following languages.
    English, French, Finnish, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish, and Swedish
  • English / Asian - version includes the following languages.
    English, Chinese ( Simplified & Traditional ), Japanese, Korean, and Thai.
  • Note: Units shipped within North America are factory set using the English / European version.

IMPORTANT

1. There are two different .zip files available PX5EuroV4_1_3.zip (English / European) and PX5AsiaV4_1_3.zip (English / Asian).When downloading be sure to download the applicable file that supports the desired language.
2. If the firmware upgrade is interrupted the instrument may become unusable and require factory repair.

• It is recommended the instrument is connected to the AC power source or the instrument has a fully charged battery prior to upgrading the firmware.


• Do not remove the CF Data Card or turn off the instrument during the firmware installation process.

Procedure:

1. Download the new firmware file PX5EuroV4_1_3.zip (English / European) or PX5AsiaV4_1_3.zip (English / Asian) to a temporary folder on your computer. Once the applicable file is downloaded to your computer you will need to unzip the file and extract the applicable hostcode.bin file and copy it to the compactflash card.
   
   The European version file size is approximately 1.3 Mbytes while the Asian version is approximately 3 Mbytes.
2. Format the compact flash data card in your instrument. Refer to this document for Important formatting and saving data instructions (.pdf)
3. When formatting is complete remove the CF data card from the instrument and install in the CF reader/writer that is connected to your computer.
4. Copy the firmware file hostcode.bin to the CF data card.
5. When copying is complete, remove the CF data card from the CF reader/writer and install in SLOT 1 (upper slot) of your instrument.
   Note: Data cards must be inserted in SLOT 1 to start monitoring and saving data.
6. Turn off the instrument, wait a few seconds then turn back on.
7. The instrument will automatically detect the presence of the new firmware file and display the message New Version Detected. Copy To Internal Memory. Yes/No.
8. Press Yes to install the firmware. Do not touch the instrument until the message Installation Complete is displayed. Press OK when this message appears.
9. The instrument will now boot operating under the new firmware.
10. After loading new firmware any data card inserted in the instrument needs to be formatted to resume monitoring.

NodeLink^®

Also available for the PX5/4400/440 is NodeLink® V2.6.006. NodeLink software is a Windows®-based system that allows archiving and visualization of event-type data from a variety of instruments including Dranetz current and legacy products, InfoNodes, and DataNodes. The communication (serial or USB) adaptors are required to use NodeLink with the PX5, 4400, PowerGuia or PowerVisa.

Download NodeLink V2.6.006. by clicking here (zip file).

The V4.1.3 upgrade REQUIRES minimum DranView 5.7 (5.x - Service Pack 7);
Click here to download the DranView update file.
Due to product enhancements it is highly recommended to upgrade to DV6 for optimum performance, contact sales department for special upgrade offer.