Basler Electric DGC-2020ES - Manual (Page 118)

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Figure 65. Settings Comparison Results Screen
Firmware Updates
Future enhancements to the DGC-2020ES functionality will make a firmware update desirable. Because
default settings are loaded when DGC-2020ES firmware is updated, your settings should be saved in a
file prior to upgrading firmware.
Note
The latest version of BESTCOMSPlus software should be downloaded
from the Basler Electric website and installed before performing a
firmware upgrade.
A device package contains firmware and a language module. Embedded firmware is the operating
program that controls the actions of the DGC-2020ES. The DGC-2020ES stores firmware in nonvolatile
flash memory that can be reprogrammed through the communication ports. It is not necessary to replace
EPROM chips when updating the firmware with a newer version.
The language of the front panel LCD can be changed by uploading a different language module into the
DGC-2020ES. The DGC-2020ES stores the language module in nonvolatile flash memory; the language
module contains all language translations for the DGC-2020ES. The language module can be
reprogrammed through the communications port. In general, any time a firmware upgrade is made to the
DGC-2020ES, the language module should be uploaded as well.
The DGC-2020ES can be used in conjunction with the Contact Expansion Module (CEM-2020) which
expands the DGC-2020ES capabilities. When upgrading the firmware in any component of this system,
the firmware in ALL of the components of the system should be upgraded to ensure compatibility of
communications between the components.
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