Acom 500S User Manual

User's Manual | ACOM 500S | 160-4 m Linear Power Amplifier
March 2023
S e c t i o n MAINTENANCE | Page 53 of 66
7.5. Firmware
7.5.1. Firmware Versions
The history of available ACOM 500S CPU Module firmware versions is shown in Table 7-1 | ACOM 500S firmware
versions history.
Table 7-1 | ACOM 500S firmware versions history
Version
Release Date
Notes
1.0
24.02.2023
Base firmware version;
Table 7-1 | ACOM 500S firmware versions history
The new firmware is issued as a file, for example ACOM_500S_FW V1.0 - 24.02.2023.DAT. You can download
the available firmware from www.acom-bg.com free of charge.
7.5.2. Prequistments
Before you change the firmware version, check the new version compatibility with the
revisions of the hardware and of the boot loader in your amplifier (see Figure 5-6 | Menu
FAULTS LOG). If you have any doubts about the versions, please, consult your dealer before
you undertake any action.
When ACOM issues a new firmware version, the user can upload it in the amplifier after he checks the
compatibility. When compatibility is confirmed a return to an earlier version is also possible.
7.5.3. Firmware Updates
For uploading (or backup) a firmware to ACOM 500S you have to use the ACOM Terminal S software,
distributed by ACOM free of charge. You can download it from www.acom-bg.com.
To use the ACOM Terminal S, you have to install the software on PC equipped with RS-232 port. The ACOM
Terminal S communicates with amplifier via RS-232 interface. For cable connection, please see Section 2.5.b)
RS-232 interface connector and Table 2-2 | Signals and pin out of the RS-232 connector.
The ACOM Terminal S is available for MS Windows, Apple Mac, and Linux operation systems.

Acom 500S Specifications

General

Brand	Acom
Model	500S
Category	Amplifier
Language	English