Product Manual

Software Upgrade

The meter rmware can be updated in one of two ways. The rst option is to use the Software Upgrade option in the Setup menu. The second option is

to force the meter into upgrade mode on startup.

Each method involves using a USB memory stick connected to the USB port on the back of the meter. The USB port is a type A/B micro USB port. This

port is also known as a Micro USB Host OTG. Available at Best Buy or Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00J631SU8

CAUTION Removing power or the USB memory stick during the upgrade process will render the meter inoperable.

Both methods are described below:

Upgrade via Software Upgrade Option

1. Download a new version from http://www.bluesea.com/m2rmware.

2. Copy rmware to a USB Memory Stick. The le name should be image.xxxx.bin., where xxxx is the PN of the meter.

i.e., image.1830.bin, image.1832.bin, etc.

3. Remove USB dust cover plug.

4. Insert memory stick into the USB socket on back of the meter. Note: You made need an adapter dongle to interface between the memory stick and

the meter (http://amzn.com/B00J631SU8).

5. Select Software Upgrade option.

6. Answer Yes to “Are you sure you want to update the Flash?”

7. The red LED on the M2 will rapidly ash for about 10 seconds.

8. If the upgrade was successful, a message with the new software version will be displayed.

9. If there is an error then a message will be displayed (see error messages below).

10. Remove USB memory stick.

11. Replace USB dust cover with “USB” text right side up.

Upgrade via Forcing Meter into Upgrade Mode

1. Download a new version from http://www.bluesea.com/m2.

2. Copy rmware to a USB Memory Stick. The le name should be image.xxxx.bin., where xxxx is the model number of the meter.

i.e., image.1830.bin, image.1832.bin, etc.

3. Turn off the power to the unit.

4. Remove USB dust cover plug.

5. Insert the memory stick into the USB socket on back of the unit. Note: You made need an adapter dongle to interface between the memory stick

and the meter: (http://amzn.com/B00J631SU8).

6. While pressing and holding the leftmost and rightmost keys, turn the power to the meter ON.

7. The red LED on the M2 will rapidly ash for about 10 seconds.

8. If the upgrade was successful, a message with the new software version will be displayed.

9. If there is an error then a message will be displayed (see error message below).

10. Remove USB memory stick.

11. Replace USB dust cover with USB label facing up.

Upgrade Messages

• Flash Successful / SW Version: xxx - Upgrade successful.

• File Not Found - A valid ash image was not found on the meter. The downloaded upgrade lename should be image.xxxx.bin, where xxxx is the

model number of the meter. i.e., image.1830.bin, image.1832.bin, etc.

• Corrupted File - The image is not valid or corrupted. Re-download the updated image from www.bluesea.com.

• No USB Device - The USB memory card is not plugged in or the cable is defective.

• Wrong Model Number - The image le is for a different meter. Download a new le from www.bluesea.com.

• Wrong HW Version - The new image le does not support this revision of hardware.