Metrel Firmware Upgrade

[Andy78]

So are you saying I could send my MI3000 off to metrel and they will update it for free ?

 

[hightower]

That's what he told me on the phone, although carriage costs would be to pay

 

[hightower]

Thanks - I've downloaded the correct version for my tester (V1.28), but like you found the link to the manual/instructions doesn't work. I've checked the original manual and that doesn't mention the firmware upgrade procedure.

I think the instructions are the same file hence why yours is a broken link too, but my video should work provided you have the right firmware file.

 

[MisterE]

I'll be trying the upgrade at the weekend, I've a few tests to do first, I'll report back as soon as I've done / attempted it!

 

[Andy78]

I don't know if I dare. I bought my metrel on the understanding that it was not upgradable and I was fine with that. A bricked tester would be a lot of cost to replace for me.

 

[Octopus]

I had a "chat" with Metrel at Elex Sandown Park.

Even though they have relocated their sales office to Surrey they have no plans to have any service people down "south" nor do they plan to all any "authorised" dealers to do upgrades and repairs. They think we can all send our products in for 2 weeks at a time! This is simply not an option for me as I'm SE and can't be without my tester for 1 week, let alone 2!

When my Metrel needs replacing I will be looking for a more flexible "company".

 

[Andy78]

I had a "chat" with Metrel at Elex Sandown Park.

Even though they have relocated their sales office to Surrey they have no plans to have any service people down "south" nor do they plan to all any "authorised" dealers to do upgrades and repairs. They think we can all send our products in for 2 weeks at a time! This is simply not an option for me as I'm SE and can't be without my tester for 1 week, let alone 2!

When my Metrel needs replacing I will be looking for a more flexible "company".

I'm not sure they are even as cheap as they used to be anymore in comparison to others. That was a major selling point for me.

 

[Octopus]

I'm not sure they are even as cheap as they used to be anymore in comparison to others. That was a major selling point for me.

These manufacturers think they have you by the goolies and you will pay their high costs.... I was quite impressed by the conversation I had with the Kewtech guys.........

 

[hightower]

Still the best value on market in terms of bang for buck I think

 

[Andy78]

Still the best value on market in terms of bang for buck I think

I agree that the MI3000 is packed with features ... what's the current price of one ?