Mm3 Firmware Upgrades - GE MM3 Instruction Manual

8 MM3PC SOFTWARE
Upgrading the relay firmware may cause relay operation to change! Print and save the original
setpoints to a file that can be reloaded into the relay before proceeding with the firmware
upgrade.
CAUTION
Prior to downloading new firmware to the MM3, it is necessary to save the current MM3 setpoints to a file (see
the previous section). Please save the setpoints before continuing. Loading new firmware into the MM3 flash
memory is accomplished as follows:
1. Select the Communications > Upgrade Firmware menu item. The opens the Firmware Upload window
shown below.
2. Enter the appropriate information for the unit that is being upgraded. The Communication Port #, Slave
Address, and Baud rate can all be found in the S1: CONFIGURATION \ COMMUNICATIONS menu. Click the Get
From Device to get the MM3 serial number. Click anywhere in the Firmware File box to locate the appropri-
ate firmware file. Filenames for released MM3 firmware have the following format:
71 A 100 A4 .000
3. MM3PC automatically lists all filenames beginning with 71. Select the appropriate file and click Start
Upload to continue.
4. MM3PC will prompt with a final warning. This will be the last chance to cancel the firmware upgrade before
the flash memory is erased. Click Yes to continue.
5. Upon completion, it will be necessary to reload the previously saved setpoints back into the MM3. See the
following section for additional details.
GE Power Management
Modification Number (000 = none)
GE Power Management use only
Firmware Revision
Required MM3 hardware revision
Product code (71 = MM3 Motor Manager 3)
MM3 Motor Manager 3
8.4 USING MM3PC

8.4.2 MM3 FIRMWARE UPGRADES

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