Yokogawa RotaMASS 3-Series - Manual (Page 157)

APPENdIX 6. SOFTWArE dOWNLOAd
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APPENdIX 6. SOFTWArE dOWNLOAd
A6.2 Specifications
Steady-state current: Max. 15 ma
Current Draw (Steady-state): 15ma (max)
Current Draw (Software Download state): 24ma
(max)
Current during FlashRoM blanking time:
Max. 24 ma additional to steady-state
current
Based on Fieldbus Foundation Specification
Download class: Class 1
NOTE
Class 1 devices can continue the specified
measurement and/or control actions even while
software is being downloaded to them. upon
completion of a download, however, the de-
vices will be reset internally to make the new,
downloaded software take effect, and this will
halt fieldbus communication and function block
executions for about one minute.
A6.3 Preparations for
Software downloading
For software downloading, you need to prepare
the following:
• Software download tool
• Software for downloading file for each of the
target field devices
For the software download tool, use only a program
developped for that purpose. For details, see the
software’s user’s Manual. For information about
updates of software binary files for field devices
and how to obtain them, visit the following web site.
http://www.yokogawa.com/fld/fld-top-en.htm
CAUTION
Do not hook up the software download tool to a
fieldbus segment while the plant is in operation,
as it may temporarily disturb the communication.
always connect the tool before starting operation.
A6.1 Benefits of Software download
this function enables you to download software to field devices via a FounDatIon Fieldbus to update their
software.
typical uses are to add new features such as function blocks and diagnostics to existing devices, and to
optimize existing field devices for your plant.
PID
aI aI
update
Program
new
Diagnostics I/o