Abstract:
This document describes how to update the firmware on either the PM50A or PM50D series of panel meter.
Products:
PM500A0400800F00, PM500A0301600F00, PM500D0400800F00, PM500D0301600F00
Use Case: PM50 Unit Firmware Update
Procedure to update the unit firmware. When the unit currently is not running the most up to date firmware release.
Link to the PM50 firmware update page of Red Lion Controls
PM-50 Graphical Panel Meter Software | Red Lion
Update Firmware Using the MicroSD Card.
The microSD card can be used to flash (install) new firmware onto the PM-50 by placing an image file (gpmcore.fwb) on the formatted microSD card. The microSD card should be 32 GB or smaller in size and formatted with FAT16 or FAT32 format for the firmware update from the microSD to work. Follow the steps below to flash new firmware onto the device.
1. Ensure the device is powered off and insert the microSD card loaded with the latest firmware into the microSD card slot in the device.
2. Power on the device and click the gear icon to login as the Adim User.
3. If you see the programming wizard, complete the initial setup or click the exit button and complete the initial setup after the new firmware is installed.
4. Once the programming wizard updates are completed, login to the device with Adim user credentials.
5. Go to
6. The firmware upload page shows the microSD card status with the version of the firmware on it.
Note: If it shows No SD Card, No Firmware in SD Card, or Invalid FW in SD Card, check the firmware file name (gpmcore.fwb) and microSD card size, then repeat steps 1-5.
7. Click the upload button to upgrade to the new firmware.
- The next page loads to show the firmware upload progress details. At the completion of the upload, the unit will proceed with a reboot.
- After the PM-50 reboots, The PM-50 will momentarily display the upgrade firmware version in the lower left corner of the screen.
-The firmware version can also be verified at
User settings from the previous firmware should be retained.
If you chose to update the firmware using the web browser method please see below.
Update Firmware Remotely
The firmware of the PM-50 can be upgraded from a web browser once Wi-Fi access is enabled.
1. Login to the device remotely from a web browser or through the mobile app.
2. Go to
3. Click the Select file button, select the firmware file (gpmcore.fwb) to upgrade to and click the upgrade button.
4. A pop-up window warns that the firmware upgrade will reboot the device. Click proceed to start the firmware upgrade procedure and the PM-50 will show the upgrade status and then reboot. User settings from the previous firmware should be retained. You may lose Wi-Fi connection during the reboot.
5. The PM-50 will momentarily display the upgrade firmware version in the lower left corner of the screen.
Disclaimer
It is the customer's responsibility to review the advice provided herein and its applicability to the system. Red Lion makes no representation about specific knowledge of the customer's system or the specific performance of the system. Red Lion is not responsible for any damage to equipment or connected systems. The use of this document is at your own risk. Red Lion standard product warranty applies.
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