Rockwell Automation RECOMM-232 Serial Converter for use with DPI AC Drives - Manual (Page 44)

C-2 Serial Converter for use with DPI AC Drives
C.2 Performing a Flash Update with
HyperTerminal
Step 1. In the main menu, press 3 to Update flash program.
If the serial converter is connected to a product implementing DPI, a
menu appears for you to select the device that you want to update.
See figure C.1
After you select a device by typing its number, a line appears to
confirm that you selected the right device and the following text
appears:
!
ATTENTION:When you perform a flash update, the
product will fault if it is receiving control I/O from the
serial converter. Verify that the product has stopped
safely or is receiving control I/O from an alternate
source before beginning a flash update. Failure to
observe this precaution could result bodily injury
and/or damage to equipment.
ATTENTION:If you interrupt a flash procedure that
is updating boot code, the device may become
inoperable. To prevent this damage, follow the
instructions provided with the new firmware file and
do not interrupt a flash procedure while boot code is
being flashed. Failure to observe this precaution
could result bodily injury and/or damage to
equipment.
Figure C.1 – Flash Upgrade Menu
Flash Upgrade. Enter Number for Selection.
0 > SP600
1 > LCD OIM
2 > This RECOMM-232
5 > RECOMM-DNET
To update the flash memory, you need a terminal
program capable of downloading a binary file using
the XMODEM protocol and a flash update file from
Rockwell Automation. When you press ’Y’ to signal
that you are ready to proceed, the terminal program
will start displaying the letter ’C’. This signals
the XMODEM protocol that the download may proceed.
You then have one minute to start the transfer.
Press CTRL-X to cancel an update started by
mistake. Are you ready to proceed? (Y/N)