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Unico i Series Serial Programming & Diagnostic Manual

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  • Page 3 Introduction ..............................5 Section 1: iSeries Diagnostics ........................5 Equipment Required ..........................5 System Setup ............................. 5 Logging Procedure ............................ 5 Section 2: Updating Firmware ........................8 Equipment Required ..........................8 System Setup ............................. 8 Update Procedure ............................8 Firmware Version Cross-Reference ......................14...
  • Page 5 1. Laptop with Windows XP or higher This manual provides instructions on how to 2. Unico iSeries communication kit (p/n: update the firmware, as well as monitor and A02131-K01). Includes serial adapter, 15ft record the operation of iSeries units. communication cable, and CD.
  • Page 6 For example, a system using an IS24G065 outdoor unit with and IS24MPB indoor unit would use logger #2 from the list below. 1. Unico DCI Logger v2.6 (Service – MP – G50).exe 2. Unico DCI Logger v2.6 (Service – MP –...
  • Page 7 4. Unico DCI Logger v2.6 (Service – SDHV – G50).exe 5. Unico DCI Logger v2.6 (Service – SDHV – G65).exe 6. Unico DCI Logger v2.6 (Service – SDHV – G80, G110).exe 4. Launch the logger. Double click the icon for the logger that matches your system configuration.
  • Page 8 5. The updater program (iSeries Firmware Updater_v09.exe) is closed. 1. Laptop with Windows XP or higher 2. Unico iSeries communication kit (p/n: A02131-K01). Includes serial adapter, 15ft communication cable, and CD. 2.1. Note: If you choose to source your own...
  • Page 9 6.5. Connect the drain wire to the ground terminal on either the indoor or outdoor unit. 6.6. Note: Do not connect the drain wire to the USB adapter ground terminal. This will create a ground loop and cause the programming step to fail! 6.7.
  • Page 10 5. Launch the Series Firmware Updater 8. Exit the configuration window by v.09.exe Look for this icon: selecting File>Exit Note: If you use the “X” button in the top right corner of the window, your changes will not be This is the program that will deliver the update saved, and the program may not communicate to the indoor or outdoor unit.
  • Page 11 10. Select the firmware file to use. Click “Firmware File”, next to the checkbox for the unit that is to be updated. Then browse for the firmware file that corresponds to the unit being programmed. See the Firmware Cross-Reference Table at the end of this Bulletin to identify the firmware used with each indoor and outdoor unit.
  • Page 12 due to bad communication, or not following the steps above. If programming an indoor unit, observe the LEDs on the MMI board or front of the MP unit. If the computer and the unit are synchronized, all three LEDs will be lit. Power Only 13.2.
  • Page 13 15. Power down and disconnect adapter Power down the unit, and disconnect the serial adapter wires from the unit. Wait until all LEDs on the unit turn off. The unit will run with the updated firmware the next time it is powered up. 16.
  • Page 14 To determine whether a firmware update is required, first determine which versions of the firmware are installed on the outdoor and each indoor unit. On the logger interface, you will see the Logger Code. Use the table below to identify the corresponding current firmware version. If the number you see on the logger corresponds to the current firmware version, no update is required.
  • Page 15 Firmware Version Cross-Reference Table Current Firmware Indoor or Outdoor Unit Logger Code Version † iSeries Control Box IBv00610 IS12MPA IS12MPAv00570 IS24MPB IS24MPBv00570 IS18G050 IS18G050v01103 1109 IS24G065 IS24G065v01103 1109 IS30G080 IS30G080v01103 1109 IS36G110 IS36G110v01103 1109 † SDHV Indoor Unit control boxes with logger code below 400 must be exchanged to upgrade the firmware.