Downloading Firmware Files; Uploading The Firmware To The Modbus Gateway - Advantech BB-MESP211T User Manual

DOWNLOADING FIRMWARE FILES

The Firmware File list (second box) displays all firmware files in the firmware installation folder. Only
firmware that is compatible with the selected Modbus Gateway is available in this list.
To download the latest firmware files from an FTP site on the Internet:
1. Click the Internet button at the bottom of the window.
The Vlinx Modbus Manager software connects to an FTP server on the Internet.
2. Click the Check for Updates button.
Progress Bar and Progress Box display information about and progress of the download.
To download the latest firmware files from a file:
1. Click the Browse button to open an Open File dialog box.
2. Browse to the drive and folder containing the firmware file.
3. Select and download the file to the local firmware folder.

UPLOADING THE FIRMWARE TO THE MODBUS GATEWAY

To upgrade the firmware:
1. In the Modbus Gateway Selection drop down list, select the Modbus Gateway to be
upgraded.
2. In the Firmware Description drop down list, select the firmware to upload to the Modbus
Gateway.
3. Click the Upgrade button.
Progress Bar and Progress Box provides information on the progress of the transfer.
4. In the Firmware File drop down list, select the firmware file to upload to the Modbus
Gateway.
5. Click Upgrade.
The Progress box and Progress bar display information on the upgrading process.
6. When the upgrade process is complete, click Close.
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