Important Notes:

  • The actual software file .tar.gz and operational parameters file .conf must be extracted from the downloaded .Zip files. MetCam does not accept .Zip files!
  • Installation order: First install the software file .tar.gz, then install the parameters file .conf

How to extract the firmware files:

  • Using File Explorer: Double-click the downloaded .zip file. Then copy the extracted .tar.gz and .conf files to the desired folder.
  • Using Right-Click Menu: Right-click the downloaded .zip file. Then select extract here to extract to the current folder, or extract all to choose a different location

How to Install the firmware files:

  • Firmware Installation:
  • From the main MetCam web page, navigate to Configuration -> Firmware Update.
  • Press Choose File and click the downloaded .tar.gz file.
  • Wait until the file is successfully loaded.
  • Navigate to Configuration -> Process Control and click Reboot
  • Wait 2 minutes for the system to restart and sign back in
  • Parameters:
  • From the main MetCam web page, navigate to Settings -> Parameters.
  • In the Parameters Update section, Press Choose File and click the downloaded .conf file.
  • Wait until the file is successfully loaded.
  • Close the web page and reopen it. Navigate to Settings -> Parameters.
  • Under Parameters Description check the the parameters file is updated