Instructions for re-flashing a DCM to use Platinum firmware where the DCM has corrupt flash memory and cannot boot. Platinum is Guralp Systems’ next-generation firmware for EAMs, NAMs and DCMs. Platinum firmware offers a number of advantages for DCM users over the previous DCM firmware and we recommend that all DCM units being redeployed to new installations are upgraded to Platinum. Read more...
Upgrading DCM units with legacy firmware to Platinum firmware. Platinum firmware offers a number of advantages for DCM users over the existing DCM firmware and we recommend that all DCM units being redeployed to new installations are upgraded to Platinum. Read more...
Procedure to recover units with corrupt memory. This procedure applies to legacy NAMs and NAM64s (double- and triple-height rack-mounting units) only. Read more...
Firmware recovery for NAM Mk2 units with corrupt memory. Read more...
Reset guide for forgotten "root" passwords. This procedure applies to NAM Mk2 (single-height rack-mounting units) only. Read more...
Password reset for when Affinity "root" password has been forgotten. Read more...
Password reset for when the EAM Platinum "root" password has been forgotten. Read more...
This recovery procedure can be useful if the firmware has become damaged or corrupted by a partial upgrade. Read more...
Instructions for upgrading from build 3801 (or earlier). In order to upgrade from release 3801 (or earlier) of Platinum to the most recent stable release, there is an extra step required on EAM units. This is because of a change to the Linux system architecture (ABI), which necessitates replacing each file on the unit. A script has been added to the release to do this but the process must be started manually. Read more...
If your EAMs, NAMs or Affinity units have a slow or intermittant Internet connection, there is a possibility of problems ocurring during a firmware upgrade. Read more...
It is sometimes awkward to connect a Platinum system, such as an EAM or 40TDE instrument, to the Internet for firmware upgrades. For example: in some cases, the only available Internet access is via WiFi so, if the Platinum system does not have a WiFi interface, direct connection becomes impossible. In these cases, a PC or laptop can be used as a gateway, allowing the Platinum system to contact the Güralp firmware upgrade server indirectly, via the PC. Read more...
Upgrading Platinum systems without internet connection from a local mirror. Read more...
Upgrading Platinum on a DCM using a USB stick. Read more...
Upgrading Platinum on an EAM using a USB stick. Read more...
Upgrading Platinum on an Affinity using a USB stick. Read more...
Upgrading Platinum on a NAM using a USB stick. Read more...
Instructions for preparing a USB stick for upgrading Platinum modules. Read more
This guide describes some simple steps that you should take before connecting any Platinum system to the public Internet. It covers changing the default password, use of SSH keys, disabling SSH v1, moving to HTTPS from HTTP and basic firewall usage. Read more...
This document provides upgrade instructions and release notes.