Forcing the KAT500 into "Firmware Load Required" Mode
To force the KAT500 into a state that it requires a firmware download,
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Switch off the power supply or disconnect the KAT500 from its power supply for at least 30 seconds.
The microcontroller may continue to function with very low voltage, the current draw is quite low,
capacitors take a while to discharge, and the microcontroller must perform a power-on reset to enter its bootstrap loader.
- Click Close Port.
- Press and hold the KAT500 front panel MODE button.
- Reconnect the DC power supply.
- Continue to hold the KAT500 MODE button for about 10 seconds until the MAN LED begins to blink.
- Release the MODE button.
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Click
Test Communications.
You should see a status message indicating that the KAT500 is waiting for firmware load:
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Select
Send Firmware to KAT500
on the
Firmware
tab.