How to Recover an OpenLogger with Corrupt Firmware

It is unlikely, but possible for the OpenLogger firmware update process to fail and leave the device with corrupted firmware. If this happens the device can be recovered and the firmware update by completing the following steps:

  1. Connect the OpenLogger via USB to a computer with the Digilent Agent installed.
  2. Hold theProgram Button(PROG, in the opposite corner of the micro USB connector) on the OpenLogger.
  3. Press and release theReset Button(P32 RST, by the WiFi radio) on the OpenLogger. The red LED1 should blink quickly. The device is now in bootloader mode.
  4. Release theProgram Button.
  5. Launch WaveForms Live.
  6. In WaveForms Live, add or configure the Digilent Agent and selectDigilent OpenLogger MZ (SN:#)from the drop-down.
  7. ClickOpen.
  8. ClickLoad Firmware.
  9. SelectOpenLogger MZas the device
  10. The latest firmware build is selected. You may select an earlier version from the drop-down, or choose Other to upload a local .hex.
  11. ClickFlash Selected Firmware.
  12. When the firmware has been successfully flashed clickDone.
  13. Test the new firmware by connecting to the device with theOpenbutton and checking the firmware version in the configuration menu.