Managing Bootloader; Checking The Bootloader Version; Uploading Bootloader - Comtrol DeviceMaster PNIO 2000 Series User Manual

Managing the DeviceMaster

Managing Bootloader

Checking the
Bootloader Version
Uploading
Bootloader
Caution
132 - Managing the DeviceMaster
Bootloader refers to the operating system that runs on the DeviceMaster
hardware during the power on phase, which then loads the default application (for
example, PROFINET IO firmware).
Note: Typically, you should not update the Bootloader unless advised to do so by
Comtrol Technical Support.
The following procedure uses PortVision DX to check the Bootloader version.
Optionally, you can use RedBoot, see
143.
1. If you have not done so, install PortVision DX
Page 24) and Scan the network.
2. Right-click the DeviceMaster in the Device List pane and click Advanced >
Reboot.
3. Click Yes to the Confirm Reboot query.
4. Right-click the DeviceMaster in the Device List pane, click Refresh. You may
need to do this several times until you catch the reboot cycle in the Device List
pane. The Bootloader version is briefly displayed during the reboot cycle
before the application (for example, PROFINET IO firmware) loads.
5. Check the Comtrol web site to see if a
6. Go to the next subsection if you need upload a new version of Bootloader.
Use the following procedure to upload Bootloader to the DeviceMaster. Typically,
you should not update the Bootloader unless advised to do so by Comtrol Technical
Support or a notice has been posted to the firmware download page on the ftp site.
Note: Technical Support does not recommend updating Bootloader across a WAN.
For best results, connect the DeviceMaster directly to a PC or laptop to
upload Bootloader.
Make sure that power is not interrupted while uploading Bootloader.
Power interruption while uploading Bootloader will require that the
DeviceMaster must be sent into Comtrol so that it can be reflashed.
If you are not successful uploading firmware into the DeviceMaster, do
not upload Bootloader.
1. If you have not done so, install PortVision DX
Page 24) and Scan the network.
2. If necessary, check the Bootloader version (Checking the Bootloader Version)
and download the latest version.
Determining the Bootloader Version
(Installing PortVision DX
later version is available.
(Installing PortVision DX
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