TeraTerm (1 MB), used to check version via serial commands
Model 1094B Firmware
Version 05Jan2010
Latest firmware available for the Model 1094B.
Read the release notes BEFORE downloading any firmware
IMPORTANT: The firmware can only be updated if you have a firmware version of at least 2008. If your version is pre-208, contact technical support for assistance. See below for instructions how to check your version number.
Firmware Uploader
Version 0.0.8.0 released February 10, 2010.
Required to upload the firmware to the Model 1094B.
Compatible with Windows NT, 2000 and XP
Model 1094GUI Software
Version 0.9.4.0 released August 19, 2009
The software interface specifically written for the Model 1094B.
Allows configuration of Model 1094B
Supports viewing and modification of existing configuration on Model 1094B from your PC.
Saves the existing configuration file from the 1094B to your PC.
Compatible with Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
1094B Firmware Release Notes
IMPORTANT: The firmware can only be updated if you have a firmware version of at least 2008.
How do I find my firmware revision?
Using Serial Commands:
Start a terminal program such as TeraTem (available for download on this page)
Configure for 9600, 8, N, 1
Press V
Press E
The terminal program should show the firmware revision date in the format dd mmm yyyy.
Using the 1094GUI utility program (1094utility_vxxxx.exe):
The xxxx refers to the version number of the 1094BGUI Utility
Connect the 1094B to the computer
Run 1094GUI (1094utility_vxxxx.exe)
Click the Version tab
If the data is blank then click Unit > Read
Contact Technical Service if your current firmware is prior to 2008.
Release notes:
Firmware Revision
Comment
2010.01.05
version 05 Jan 2010
Bug 597: IRIG-B IEEE 1344 outputs incorrect year (00 instead of 10).
2009.11.17
version 17 Nov 2009
Bug 593: Number of visible satellites not properly returned using serial commands.
2009.10.21
version 21 Oct 2009
Update LCD display initialization. Addresses an infrequent, intermittent LCD initialization problem when powered-up from plugging in the power cord (power switch on and plugging in power cord).
2009.06.30
version 30 Jun 2009
Bug 569: Can now configure Event Time (Local or UTC) from front panel.
2009.06.08
version 08 Jun 2009
Bug 567: Seconds per pulse mode drops setting, greater than 600 seconds, upon power cycle.
2009.03.09
version 09 Mar 2009
Add NGTS broadcast
Enable TS command to display front panel time when unlocked
2009.01.15
version 15 Jan 2009
Add check for correct number of parameters to all serial commands that require input parameters.
Add check to make sure the broadcast is active in the broadcast service routine.
Update UART xmit timeout to be based on time instead of count.
Enable use of Xmit FIFO's
Remove TF0 I2C use for timeout (timer wasn't being used)
Fix "Single" programmable trigger mode for channel B
Bug 525: Add new custom broadcast functionality - corrects bug.
Bug 527: 1344 parity bit fixed
Bug 528: Fix "Relay Fault" output
Bug 531: Force NMEA-0183 GLL broadcast to always be UTC time reference
Bug 544: Fix "DA" output to correctly show minus sign for deviation values between -0.01 and -0.99
Bug 542: Backlight setup fix
Bugs 539 and 540: Correct event system
Bug 546: Skip rate when setting up event broadcast
Events referenced starts from 1 instead of 0
Event buffer size increased to 300 (was 250)
Deviation calculation updated so that it won't be skipped when index pointer is 0.
Add missing keylock functionality.
2008.07.31
version 31 Jul 2008
Bug 509: Fix unlock time error
Bug 516: Correct event local time calculation for local time offsets greater than +9 hours and less than -9 hours.
Bug 518: Updated IRIG-B code to use index bit for Pr+980ms bit time (Broke in version 02 May 2008)
Bug 521: Fix slow code programmable pulse output
Bug 522: Add Seconds-Per-Pulse functionality to programmable pulse mode.
Speed-up event format routine: Check for "No Data" moved before time formatting
Broadcast configuration structure cleanup. Remove "," before seconds value in "1DG" broadcast message
Various code cleanup.
2008.01.16
version 16 Jan 2008
Add in application firmware update capability. The 1094 can now have its firmware updated by using either of the rear serial ports (doesn't require the interface card).
