How can apps on the SONAPHONE and the firmware of the connected sensors be updated?

Two different applications are available for updating the SONAPHONE system:

• Software Manager – for installing and updating SONAPHONE apps and app licenses
• Hardware Manager – for updating the firmware of the BS10, BS20, BS30, and BS40 sensors

How are SONAPHONE apps updated?

Current versions of SONAPHONE apps can be provided via the mySONAPHONE.com customer portal.

For installation or updating, the corresponding installation files are downloaded to a PC and then transferred to the SONAPHONE via USB.

The file is copied to the following directory on the SONAPHONE:

Internal storage > Sonaphone

The Software Manager app is then opened on the SONAPHONE. The corresponding app can be installed or updated from there.

The installation wizard guides the user through the remaining steps.

How are app licenses installed?

License files are used for apps that require a license.

A license file can also be transferred via USB to the directory

Internal storage > Sonaphone

and then installed using Software Manager.

This can, for example, be used to unlock an already installed trial version as a full version.

How is sensor firmware updated?

The pre-installed Hardware Manager app is used to update the firmware of SONAPHONE sensors.

It supports the following sensors:

• BS10
• BS20
• BS30
• BS40

The respective sensor is connected to the SONAPHONE and updated according to the instructions provided by Hardware Manager.

During a firmware update, the sensor may enter the so-called boot mode. A flashing status LED on the sensor can indicate this state.

What should be considered before an update?

Measurement data should be backed up regularly to an external storage medium.

In particular, the SONAPHONE operating manual recommends backing up existing measurement data before performing software updates.

The device and sensor should not be switched off or disconnected while an installation or firmware update is in progress.