B&B Electronics Zlinx 485 - Manual (Page 36)

Modbus Basics
Manual Documentation Number: Zlinx485m-1808
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Sending module parameters to the base module.
3. When the updating process is complete, the Status bar displays the message:
The configuration has been sent successfully.
Updating Zlinx 485 Firmware
From time to time updated firmware may become available for Zlinx 485 modules (from
the B&B Electronics website). When the Zlinx 485 Manager software is installed on your
computer the Zlinx 485 Updater software is also installed. This can be used to update the
firmware in your Zlinx 485 modules. The following procedure describes the firmware
updating process
4. Disconnect power from the base module.
5. Disconnect all modules from external equipment. (The easiest way to disconnect is to
unplug all terminal blocks.)
6. Connect expansion modules requiring updates to the base module. (The male local
bus connector on the first expansion module plugs into the female connector on the
base module. The second expansion module plugs into the first, etc.)
7. Connect the PC serial port (COM 1 to 16) to the base module using the supplied RJ45
(male) to serial (DB9 female) cable.
8. From the Windows Start menu, start the Zlinx 485 Firmware Updater software.
9. The Zlinx 485 Firmware Updater Caution dialog box appears:
Figure 36. Firmware Updater Caution Dialog Box
10. Select the COM port from the Connection drop down list.