I installed three classic 150 and two needed a firmware upgrade. I upgraded one with no problem. I then started the upgrade of the MNGP on the second one and started working on a wind chart on one of the others. When I returned to the computer the windows command box was still up but was blank. I assumed the MNGP updated. I powered down the classic and on power up it shows the firmware for the MNGP is 1923. I then tried to update the classic several times and was unable to communicate. I tried a hardware reset with J1 and J4 per manual and could not get the flashing leds after reinstalling the pins. I then tried a software reset using the left and right arrow keys. The quick start screen came up and I selected solar and the default setting for the other items. The data transfer started and froze when it reached 4360, 53. I have tried this a couple of times and it freezes at the same spot each time. The firmware on the classic is 1341.
Update, I was able to fix my problem. I removed the MNGP from the problem classic and installed the MNGP from the classic that had been update. I was then able to update the firmware on the classic. I then reinstalled the MNGP that I had removed earlier. I then selected solar and all of the default setting and it was able to write all of the data this time. I then reinstalled the firmware update for the MNGP and everything is now working. I love computer.
Uhmmm, so are you going to put in the 18XX versions or the 19XX versions to really be up to date? ::)
I installed 1933 firmware. I must have left my glasses in the house.
I believe it's 2050 version now.
Im having a hard time to find the windows program after viewing this video many times :
http://www.midnitesolar.com/firmware/firmWareVideo.html
Seems they updated the web page and dropped the word "Firmware"
I have 5+ to do at some time.
Let alone trying to find your posts or a post you were monitoring on this forum .
Also it would be NICE if that video was on You tube or download-able .. Since I find it ez to follow when I have instructions right there now as well .
This Im assuming is the VMM (Vulcan mind melt ) Production for Windows Will need Factory Restore after install
VT
Well I opened the firmware of 18XX and they have the application file in there . I have been saving & storing firmwares but have not flashed one as of yet . Mine in use came with 1941 or close .. But I do have the screen flash Got Comms ? and the WB Jr battery percentage is there for only an eyewink .
VT
Sorry we labeled the tab "Software" on the website here is a link: http://www.midnitesolar.com/firmwareIndex.php
NAW the videos and the stuff is so dated .
I didn't understand that the EXE file was incorporated in . then again Comm * is needed ..
VT