Checking And Updating The Firmware - HMS Networks Ixxat CANbridge NT 200 User Manual

Installation
5.3

Checking and Updating the Firmware

5.3.1 Checking the Device Firmware
Make sure, that the latest VCI driver is installed.
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Make sure, that the device is correctly connected to the host computer and to power supply.
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► Make sure that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (check within product
support pages on www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways).
► Start the Ixxat CAN-Gateway Configurator.
► Open menu Scan and select All Ixxat devices.
→ Connected devices and firmware version of the devices are shown.
5.3.2 Updating the Device Firmware
The firmware is constantly improved and expanded! Check if a newer firmware version is available
within the product support pages on www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways.
To use all features the latest firmware versions of the CAN-Gateway Configurator and of the
CANbridge NT must be installed.
If the current firmware of the CANbridge NT in use is V4 or older:
► See update package on the product support pages on
www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways
Ixxat support.
If the current firmware of the CANbridge NT in use is V5 or V6:
► Check if newer firmware is available on the product support pages on
www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways.
► Download and unzip the update package.
Make sure, that the device is connected to power supply.
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Connect the device to the computer via USB.
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► Make sure that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (check within product
support pages on www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways).
► Start the CAN-Gateway Configurator.
► In drop down list Select device type select the device in use.
► In drop down list Select device version select the current firmware version of the device V5
or V6.
Scan for devices with button Scan
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Device.
Click button Connect
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CANbridge NT User Manual
Whether a password is needed, is defined in the security settings of the CAN-Gateway
Configurator. The default password is IXXAT. For more information see user manual CAN-
Gateway Configurator.
The device is only found if the selected firmware version matches the firmware version of
the connected device.
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for information about updating to V5 or contact
and select the device in use in the combo box Target
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