Vaisala MD30 Updating Software

The MD30 software update overwrites the previous MD30 firmware version with a new version. Software update package The most recent software update package is available as a ZIP file at https://www.vaisala.com/en/support/md30. The ZIP file contains: • MD30 firmware • Release notes document • Update tool • Updating MD30 Software Quick Guide (this document) • OSS licenses document for MD30 firmware Update options The following update options are available: • MD30 and Vaisala RoadAI system: use a Bluetooth connection to update the MD30 software. • MD30 and other data collection system: use a Bluetooth connection or a cable connection to update the MD30 software. Software update over Bluetooth requires a Bluetooth module. USB Updating over cable connection Updating over Bluetooth connection Figure 1 MD30 firmware update options More information ‣ Updating MD30 software over Bluetooth connection (page 2) ‣ Updating MD30 software over cable connection (page 6) M212537EN-A Quick Guide Updating MD30 Software Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 PUBLISHED BY Vaisala Oyj Vanha Nurmijärventie 21 FI-01670 Vantaa, Finland © Vaisala 2020 All rights reserved. Any logos and/or product names are trademarks of Vaisala or its individual partners. Any reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of information contained in this document is strictly prohibited. All specifications — technical included — are subject to change without notice.

connection • Laptop with Windows 10 operating system and Bluetooth During the software update, MD30 must be connected to a power supply. 1. Download and extract the ZIP package on your laptop. 2. Remove pairing between the RoadAI mobile phone and the Bluetooth module. a. In the RoadAI app, select Sensor > Bluetooth pairing. b. In Paired devices, select the Bluetooth module and the settings icon. Select Unpair. 3. Restart the Bluetooth module. BM10 and BM10-NA Bluetooth modules: a. Disconnect the power cable from the vehicle power outlet. b. Reconnect the power cable. BM10-RW Bluetooth module: a. Remove the lid of the Bluetooth module enclosure. b. Use a paper clip or similar to push the Reset button in the Bluetooth module. Quick Guide M212537EN-A 2

Select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. In Bluetooth, turn Bluetooth on. 5. Pair your laptop with the Bluetooth module. In the Bluetooth window, select Add Bluetooth or other device and, in Add a device, select Bluetooth, and the device. Select Done. The BM10-RW Bluetooth module requires the following additional actions: a. Push the Pairing button in the Bluetooth module for a few seconds. The Mode button blinks 3 times to indicate that pairing is possible. b. When prompted for the PIN code, use PIN 1234. If the pairing does not succeed, push Reset and try pairing the devices again. Quick Guide M212537EN-A 3

To check the port number, select Start > Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT). 7. On your laptop, select Start > Command Prompt. 8. Go to the folder where you extracted the ZIP package and double-click UpdateClient.exe. 9. When prompted for the port, type the port to which the Bluetooth module is connected. For example: Serial port name [COM0]: COM3 10. Select the firmware file using the number indicated in the beginning of the row. For example: Potential images in working directory: [1] 1.1.0 MD30_Customer_release_1.1.0.fw Select a number or '0' for other files: > > 1 The update takes a couple of minutes. 11. When this message is displayed, press ENTER. The software update is done. Running OK Current SW version: [version] Press ENTER to exit Quick Guide M212537EN-A 4

On your laptop, select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Scroll down to Other devices, select the device, and Remove device. 13. Pair the Bluetooth module with the RoadAI phone. For instructions, see Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Setup Guide. Quick Guide M212537EN-A 5

connection • Laptop with Windows 10 operating system • Serial-to-USB cable for laptop connection (240884) During the software update, MD30 must be connected to a power supply. 1. Download and extract the ZIP package on your laptop. 2. Remove the 8-m (26-ft) extension cable from your data collection system. 3. Connect the extension cable wires to the screw terminal of the serial-to-USB cable as follows (pins 1, 2, and 4). USB RS-232 Rx RS-232 Tx - GND OUT - - Green Brown Yellow Label, serial-to- USB cable Wire color, MD30 extension cable 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin - - - POWER 4. Connect the USB cable to your laptop. 5. When prompted, define the port to which MD30 is connected. To check the port, select Start > Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) 6. On your laptop, select Start > Command Prompt. 7. Go to the folder where you extracted the ZIP package and double-click UpdateClient.exe. Quick Guide M212537EN-A 6

Serial port name [COM0]: COM3 Command Prompt lists the files that are in the directory. 9. Select the firmware file using the number indicated in the beginning of the row. For example: Potential images in working directory: [1] 1.1.0 MD30_Customer_release_1.1.0.fw Select a number or '0' for other files: > > 1 The update takes a couple of minutes, depending on the port speed. 10. When this message is displayed, press ENTER. The software update is done. Running OK Current SW version: [version] Press ENTER to exit 11. Disconnect the wires from the screw terminal, and connect the 8-m (26-ft) extension cable back to your data collection system. For instructions, see Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Setup Guide. Quick Guide M212537EN-A 7