Updating the Digital Version of the Pearl Firmware Using a USB Stick
Updating the Digital Version of the Pearl Firmware Using a USB Stick
The Pearl firmware can be updated remotely using the cloud (OTA - over the air). However, there are installations where the internet connection is either non-existent or too unstable for a reliable update. The Pearl controller can also be updated locally using a USB stick.
Note: There are various versions of the Pearl systems available. Make sure you update the controller with the correct version. This article is addressing the Pearl Digital version (PD_) only.
Save the firmware (bin) file to the USB stick. Insert the USB stick in the upper left slot. Navigate to Menu System- Press ENTER Navigate to Firmware Press ENTER to highlight Press ENTER to enter Firmware Menu Press ENTER to highlight Update Use UP ...
Save the firmware (bin) file to the USB stick. For Hydroroot units only, save the Menu file to the USB stick along with the firmware file. The Hydroroot menu file should have “HydroRoot” and “Menu” in the file title. If you are updating a Pearl unit, ...
The Pearl Control system has many standard, built-in equipment types. They are pre-programmed control equipment types making controlling your greenhouse or grow room operations easy. All you need to do is to select the appropriate equipment type, and ...
For detailed instructions and important information on the Pearl Control System, please refer to the attached manual. It contains everything you'll need to get started and use the control system effectively. Edit: Version 1.17.18 Manual Attached.
While we prefer the reliability of a hard Ethernet connection for the harsh growing environment, we realize that there are installation challenges at some locations where this is not feasible. Here's an example of how to connect the Pearl to the ...