Appendix 4. software download, A4.1 benefits of software download, A4.2 specifications – Yokogawa YVP110 User Manual

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Appendix 4. Software Download

A4.1 Benefits of Software

Download

This function enables you to download software to

field devices via a F

OUNDATION

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.

FA0401.ai

PID

AI

AI

Update

Program

New

Diagnostics

I/O

Figure A4.1 Concept of Software Downloading

A4.2 Specifications

Steady-state current: Max. 17 mA
Current Draw (Steady-state): 17 mA (max)
Current Draw (Software Download state):

41 mA (max)

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

devices 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.

A4.3 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.

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.

NOTE

The download tool can not execute downloading

during other system connects to the system/

network management VFD of the device.

A4.4 Software Download

Sequence

The flowchart below outlines the software download

procedure. Although the time taken for the entire

procedure varies depending on the size of the field

bus device’s software, it generally take about 20

minutes where there is a one-to-one connection

between a fieldbus device and download tool, and

longer when multiple field devices are connected to

the fieldbus.

FA0402.ai

Start download tool

Select file(s)

Select device(s)

Carry out download

Activate device(s)

Select the software file(s) you

want to download.

Select the device(s) to which you

want to download software.

Transmit the software to the field

device(s).

Activate the device(s) to start with

new software.

Figure A4.2 Flow of Software Download Procedure

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