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Software-Update
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Internet update of the machine software
The machine software can be updated with PFAFF flash programming. For this purpose the
PFP boot program and the appropriate control software for the machine type must be in-
stalled on a PC. To transfer the data to the machine, the PC and the machine control unit
must be connected with an appropriate null modem cable (part no. 91-291 998-91).
To update the machine software carry out the following steps:
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A plausibility control is carried out and, if necessary, a cold start.
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The PFP boot program and the control software of the machine type
can be downloaded from the PFAFF-homepage using the following path:
www.pfaff-industrial.com/pfaff/de/service/downloads
While the machine software is being updated, no setting up, maintenance or
adjustment work may be carried out on the machine!
Switch off the machine.
Connect the PC (serial interface or appropriate USB-adapter) and the machine control unit
(RS232).
Switch on the PC and start the PFP boot program.
Select the machine type.
Press the "programming" button.
An auxiliary program (Quickloader) is started.
Switch on the machine within 60 seconds.
The software update is carried out, the updating status is shown on the bar display.
After the update has been completed, the message "Software updated successfully
completed" appears.
If this message does not appear, the entire procedure must be repeated!
The operational reliability of the machine is not restored until the programming
has been carried out successfully and without errors.
Switch off the machine, end the quickloader and PFP-boot program.
End the connection between the PC and the machine control unit.
Switch on the machine.
More information and assistance is at your disposal in the file "PFPHILFE.TXT",
which can be called up from the PFP boot program by pressing the "help"
button.
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