System Functions; Diagnostics; Firmware Download; Required Items - Drehmo c-matic Operating Manual

6 System functions

6.1 Diagnostics

PC based diagnosis is possible by means of a separate available dedicated USB adaptor kit in
conjunction with the PC tool Matic C Operator. Further details on that are given in the
corresponding manuals.
If the electronic is equipped with a PROFIBUS board, the interface connection has to be
done in any case via the TEST connector on the PROFIBUS interface board. The
interface connection on the main board is not available in this hardware configuration.

6.2 Firmware download

The following chapter describes deeper interventions into system functions. Thus the
described actions should be carried out only by professional well trained personnel.
Faulty operation or failures could result in major damages.
The controller located on the interface board offers the possibility to update the firmware for
system treatment or for the implementation of new functionality.

6.2.1 Required items

- Drehmo USB-Adapter-Kit
- Test plug SER01 with reset switch (included in Drehmo USB-Adapter-Kit)
- PC equipped with Windows operating system
- Programming software Matic C Operator
- HEX-File with new Firmware

6.2.2 Step by step description

1.) Power off actuator to avoid serious damages to the electronic due to high signal
differences
2.) Connect the serial Com-Port of the PC to the 5-pole
TEST connector of the interface board
3.) Power on the actuator
4.) Start PC Firmware Download Tool
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