GE Multilin F650 Instruction Manual page 76

4 HUMAN INTERFACES
IMPORTANT NOTE:
READ CAREFULLY THE FLASH MEMORY UPDATE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN
SECTION
PERFORMING FIRMWARE AND boot code UPDATING PROCCESS
Before updating firmware check that the firmware version that is going to be updated
match the boot code version of the relay. Otherwise it is necessary to update the boot
code before proceeding to update the firmware. Other combinations of firmware and
boot code different from the listed below will not be operative
The boot code version is available in the logotype main screen in HMI; it is the number
between brackets in the first line, e.g. F6501.70 (2.35). The boot code version is 2.35
Firmware version up to 1.5X must be used with Boot Code 2.30 (or 2.20 and 2.35)
Firmware version from 1.6X up to 1.7X must be used with Boot Code 2.35
Thanks to the use of a double flash memory, one with the Bootcode startup program and the boot code, and a second one
with the application program (firmware), a high reliability is guaranteed when updating the unit firmware, as even in the
case of a communication breakdown during the firmware upgrade process, we can retry the process for an unlimited
number of times.
• Upgrade 650 web server (Ethernet connection): Go to "Communications> Upgrade 650 web server". The relay web
server application can be updated to further versions (if available) using this menu without modifying the relay boot
code.
• Upload info files to relay (Ethernet connection): Go to "Communications>Upload info files to relay". This
functionality is used to store setting files (*.650) inside the relay, as well as auxiliary files used by the programmable
logic graphical editor (*.pep, *.aut, *.lib).
• Download info files from relay (Ethernet connection): Go to "Communications>Download info files from relay".
This functionality is used for retrieving the files (*.650 and *.pep, *.aut, *.lib) that have been previously stored in the
relay flash memory.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
*.650 files contain protection, control settings, relay configuration and compiled logic
equations. This file can be retrieved from the relay, using the "File>Get info from
relay" option in EnerVista 650 Setup (through serial or Ethernet communication).
"File>Send info to relay" option stores this *.650 file in the relay.
*.pep, *.aut and lib files contain the logic configuration projects necessary to modify the
logic (virtual outputs) in the relay. These files can be stored in the relay, using the
"Communication>Upload info files to relay" option in EnerVista 650 Setup (through
Ethernet communication). They can be retrieved using "Communication>Download
info files to relay" option in EnerVista 650 Setup program (Ethernet communication).
Take into account that the *.pep, *.aut and library files are necessary to modify the PLC
logic (virtual outputs). Without these files setting and configuration can be modified but
not logic
"Communication>Upload info files to relay" option to store these logic configuration
files into the relay.
It is important to distinguish between "Send / Get info to relay" and "Upload /
Download info files to/from relay". "File>Send/Get info to relay" sends/gets
settings and configuration and compiled logic equation to/from the relay (*.650 format),
and the relay automatically starts working with the new settings once they are stored.
"Communications>Upload/Download info files to relay", stores/retrieves in the
relay flash memory: settings, configuration and compiled logic equations (*.650) besides
the PLC files (*.pep, *.aut, *.lib). This is only a physical storage (file backup).
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AND CLOSE ALL THE
equations (virtual outputs).
F650 Digital Bay Controller
4.1 ENERVISTA 650 SETUP SOFTWARE INTERFACE
RUNNING APPLICATIONS
It is advisable to
BEFORE
use the
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