As of late 2024, the manufacturer has announced upcoming firmware features for the Mtech 8803 platform:
A beta firmware (v2.3.0-pre1) is available to qualified partners. Expect general release in Q2 2025.
A: Only when you need a new feature or a fix for a bug affecting your operation. Do not update unnecessarily; each update requires recalibration.
The MTech 8803 is used in legal-for-trade applications (NTEP, OIML, MID). Updating firmware may temporarily invalidate your legal approval until recalibration by a certified technician.
Legal metrology rules:
Firmware on the Mtech 8803 serves three primary functions:
When technicians refer to "Firmware Mtech 8803," they are usually discussing the combined binary file (often a .bin or .hex file) that contains all three components.
Download the official "Mtech Device Manager" (Windows only). Connect via USB or Ethernet. The utility displays firmware version, serial number, and hardware revision.
Typical MTech 8803 firmware files follow this pattern:
MT8803_FW_version_date.bin
Example: MT8803_FW_2.10_20240315.bin
Latest known stable version (as of this writing): v2.10
Legacy stable: v1.98, v1.45
Always read the release notes: v2.10 adds Modbus TCP over Ethernet, while v1.98 fixes a daylight saving time bug in the real-time clock.