Updating the IoE Module firmware

The IoE Module and any connected device must have compatible firmware. We recommend reinitializing the sensors after applying a firmware update. By reinitializing, the devices will request the most current configuration and operating information from LI-COR Cloud, ensuring that the stack of devices and software are all compatible.

IoE Module firmware updates are loaded from a computer to the IoE Module using the USB port. To apply the update:

  1. Download the file to your computer.

    Firmware files are available from Firmware Downloads. The file name is cwcfw_1.2.0.ioe_pkg or something similar.

  2. Power off the IoE Module.

    Press the power button () and then select Yes to power off the device.

  3. Connect a USB cable between the module and your computer.

    The USB connector is labeled in the IoE Module. It accepts a USB Micro-B connector.

    Connect the USB cable

  4. Power on the IoE Module.

    It will start in update mode and appear as a USB drive on your computer called LI-COR_IOE.

    Waiting for files screen.

  5. Drag the file or copy and paste the file to the folder.

    The IoE Module will apply the update. Progress is shown on the display.

    processing update. Update successful. Restarting

  6. Watch as the IoE Module restarts.

    The initialization screen displays the firmware version briefly before advancing to the home screen.

    Startup screen. The home screen.

  7. Disconnect the USB cable.

To check the version number, press left once () and down once () to view About System, where the firmware version is displayed.

Firmware version is the second entry.