How To Update Your DI-1100, DI-1110, DI-2108, DI-2108-P, DI-4108, DI-4208 or DI-4718B Firmware

This article pertains to the DI-1100, DI-1110, DI-2108, DI-2108-P, DI-4108, DI-4208 and DI-4718B.

On occasion, especially if it's been a while since you purchased your data logger, it may be necessary to update the firmware (low-level software embedded inside of the data logger). This article includes instructions on checking the current firmware version, and installing the latest.

To check the current firmware version:

Run WinDaq data acquisition software from the WinDaq Dashboard, and choose 'About WinDaq Acquisition' from the 'Help' pull-down menu (Help>>About WinDaq Acquisition).

You'll find the firmware version in the About WinDaq Acquisition window (as seen below).

To update your firmware:

Download the flash programmer installation program for Windows, and run it.

You can download the flash programmer at:

https://www.dataq.com/resources/repository/LMFlashProgrammer.msi

With the flash programmer installed, download the appropriate firmware file:

DI-1100 - www.dataq.com/resources/repository/1100%20v1.34.bin

DI-1110 - www.dataq.com/resources/repository/1110%20v1.34.bin

DI-2108 - www.dataq.com/resources/repository/2108%20v1.34.bin

DI-4108 - www.dataq.com/resources/repository/4108%20v1.34.bin

DI-4208 - www.dataq.com/resources/repository/4208%20v1.34.bin

DI-4718B - www.dataq.com/resources/repository/4718%20v1.34.bin

DI-2108-P* - www.dataq.com/resources/repository/2108P%20v1.34.bin

* This firmware file will only work with DI-2108-P units that have a USB flash drive slot.

Once installed, the USB Flash program can be found in C:\ Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\Stellaris\LM Flash Programmer\ (as shown below).

Begin by unplugging the USB cable from your DI-???? device.

While holding down the pushbutton on the side of the logger, plug the USB cable back in (the Status LED should be solid white).

Keep the pushbutton held down and run the LM Flash program (LMFlash.exe).

In the 'Configuration' tab choose Manual Configuration and USB DFU (as shown below).

Click the the 'Program' tab, and use the Browse button to navigate to the firmware download directory.

Configure the 'Options' section exactly as shown below.

Finally, click the Program button to complete the update.

When finished, the Status LED should blink green.

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