SoP Explorer support three software update methods: Selected, Wizard and Force. Unless otherwise advised, it is recommended to use the 'Update Wizard'.

Important: While it is possible to update all components at once, it is strongly recommended that you update the components individually in the following order: System, IOs and then Surface.

1.    Start by opening the 'Software Update Wizard', either from the main menus (Run → Software Update → Wizard...) or toolbar.

2.    Check that the correct unit is selected (in the drop-down Unit menu).

3.    Then use the Type, Status and Software options to prepare the update as follows.

Start by selecting System (in the Type column) + UPD (in the Status column) + All (in the Software modules list).

4.    Select OK - a confirmation window appears.

5.    Select Continue to start the update.

Software updates can take several minutes. The progress is shown in the status bar at the bottom of the SoP Explorer window. Once the update is complete, the system cold starts.

6.    Wait for the system to reboot and then click on the refresh button on the toolbar .

7.    Now check the status of the System modules.

All modules should be equalized indicating that their software is up to date.

8.    Repeat the process but this time select IOs (in the Type column) to update the expansion I/O cards fitted to the Core.

9.    If a control surface is connected, repeat the process again but this time select Surfaces (in the Type column).

Once all software modules on all components are equalized, the firmware updates are complete and you can close SoP Explorer.

In the unlikely event that the 'Software Update Wizard' fails, you can try one of the alternative update methods.