Internet Update Of Machine Software - Pfaff 3811-3/55 Instruction Manual

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Internet update of machine software

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The machine software can be updated using PFAFF fl ash-programming. The PFP-boot pro-
gram as well as the corresponding control software for the machine type must be installed
on a PC for this purpose. The PC and machine control unit must be connected to an appro-
priate null modem cable (order no. 91291 99891) to transmit data to the machine.
Proceed as follows to update the machine software:
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 The machine must not be switched off during the update.
 Switch off the machine and end the PFP-boot program when the update is completed.
 Release the plug-in connection between the PC and machine control unit and plug the
control panel back into the machine control unit.
 Switch the machine on.
Perform a plausibility check and carry out a cold start if necessary.
The PFP-boot program and the control software for the machine type can be
downloaded from the PFAFF-homepage using the following path:
www.pfaff-industrial.de/pfaff/de/service/downloads
No set-up, maintenance or adjustment work on the machine must be carried
out whilst updating the machine software!
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Further information and assistance can be found in the fi le "PFPHILFE.TXT",
which can be called up by pressing the "Help" button from the PFP-boot pro-
gram.
 Switch the machine off.
 Establish a connection between the PC
(serial interface or corresponding USB
adapter) and the machine control unit
(RS232) by loosening the control pan-
el connector.
 Switch on the PC and start the PFP-boot
program.
 Select the machine type.
 Press the "Programming" button.
 Press and hold the boot key 1 and switch
on the machine.
 Press the "OK" button.
The software update is conducted and
the progress of the update can be deter-
mined from the bar graph display of the
PFP-boot program.
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