The following steps describe the procedure for updating the firmware for the analog option boards using a memory card. Prerequisite is the previous download of the current firmware to the memory card either from the Automation Builder or as ⮫ download from ABB.
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Download the relevant firmware package.
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Unpack the zip archive file at any location of your hard disc.
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Insert an empty formatted (FAT16 / FAT32) memory card in the PC card reader.
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Execute the unpacked *.exe file.
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Select the PC card reader as the final destination and confirm.
All directories, files and SDCARD.INI file will be automatically created on memory card and properly configured.
After the process is complete, one has the prepared memory card with the relevant updates.
Firmware update
Precondition: Prepared memory card with boot project and firmware.
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Switch off the device.
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Insert the memory card.
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Switch on the device.
Alternating flashing of the RUN and the ERR LED indicates that the update process is running.
At the end of the update process, a reboot is executed and the system firmware is started for the finishing of the update process.
If the RUN LED blinks (ERR LED is off), the update was successful and the display shows done.
If the ERR LED blinks (RUN LED is off), the update failed and the display shows FAIL.
The text file “SDCARD.RDY” contains the results of the individual updates. If the update fails, the file contains the reasons for the abort. Based on this information, further steps can be taken to resolve the problem.
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Switch off the device.
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Remove the memory card.
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Switch on the device.
The system starts with the new firmware.