Flightcell regularly releases firmware upgrades to provide new features and enhancements to existing features and bug fixes. The duration of the upgrade will vary and is dependent on the previous firmware version installed. It will take between 5 and 40 minutes to complete.

Power must be maintained to the DZMx at all times during the complete upgrade process.

A firmware upgrade can be carried out in two ways:

  • Using DZMx USB port upgrade method.
  • Using DZMx Connect upgrade method.

 

Before commencing the upgrade:

  • Check the current DZMx firmware by going to MENU>Diagnostics Menu>About DZMx. This will show firmware platform 3.x.x or 4.x.x. If the current firmware version is 2.x.x or 1.x.x, please contact the Flightcell technical support team - phone: +64 3 545 8651 or email: tech@flightcell.com.
  • Using the USB upgrade method, download the firmware directly from https://www.flightcell.com/support/firmware and save it to a USB memory stick. Using the DZMx Connect upgrade method, download the firmware directly from https://www.flightcell.com/support/firmware and save it to the PC or laptop hard drive.
  • Ensure the aircraft is on ground power, or there is enough aircraft battery power to run the DZMx for at least 1 hour (DZMx draws approximately 1A at 28VDC).

 

To perform the upgrade:

Using the DZMx USB port:

  • Insert the USB memory stick into the DZMx USB port.
  • Go to MENU>Hardware Config and press ENTER.
  • If necessary, enable the DZMx extended menus using Installer Menu Enable, enter the installer password(2468), then press ENTER.
  • Scroll down to Firmware Upgrade and press ENTER.
  • The upgrade will commence.
  • Follow the prompts on the DZMx display.
  • Please do not remove the USB stick until the upgrade is complete and the DZMx has restarted.


 

 

Using DZMx Connect:

  • Connect a laptop or PC to the DZMx via Ethernet or via Wi-Fi.
  • Open an internet browser and in the address/URL/location bar, enter the IP address: 192.168.4.1 if on ethernet or 192.168.2.1 if on Wi-Fi.
  • Discover the DZMx and log in as an installer using the installer password (2468).
  • Select Upgrade and browse to the saved firmware file.
  • Select Upload and wait for the firmware file to upload to the DZMx.
  • Once the file has been fully uploaded the upgrade process will start automatically.
  • After being redirected to the Discovery area, wait for the DZMx to fully reboot before re-discovering it. The display and keyboard may alternatively flash on and off during this period.
  • Login as an installer using the installer password.
  • Navigate to About and check that the new firmware version is displayed.