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Eaton CROUSE-HINDS Series Firmware Update

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GECMA WS
KVM Firmware Update EN
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  • Page 1 Instruction manual GECMA WS KVM Firmware Update EN MTL HMI and visualisation Rev 4 Update...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Before updating make sure the latest firmware has been downloaded from www.gecma.com. If you have any questions or require technical support, please contact: Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds division Gecma Components electronic GmbH Heinrich-Hertz-Strasse 12 50170 Kerpen, Germany...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content 1. Foreword ......................2 2. General Reference ..................... 4 3. Introduction ......................6 3.1 Requirements for a Direct Update ................6 3.2 Overview of the firmware update variants for a direct update (bitmap) ....7 4. Implementation ....................8 4.1 Determine the current firmware version ..............

  • Page 4: General Reference

    2. General Reference Gecma products belong to the category of equipment groups for potentially explosive atmospheres according to the ATEX Directive 94/9 / EC. The manufacture of the device must be strictly according to the guidelines. Deviations from the described processes and work instructions are not permitted. Any discrepancies must be reported.
  • Page 5 2.1.2 Compatibility The firmware runs both on the transmission unit and on the receiver (COM module of the terminal). For a smooth communication, the same version or at least the same series must be used. The hardware is compatible with each other for all firmware versions. The newest firmware (8000 series) always runs on the completely new modules, as there is another RAM type used.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    We strongly recommend to disable screensaver during the update procedure. 3. Introduction 3.1 Name agreement In later text or screenshots you see the words Console module and PC module.  Console refers to the remote unit (COM in Terminal), remote terminal. ...

  • Page 7: Overview Of The Firmware Update Variants For A Direct Update (Bitmap)

    3.4 Overview of the firmware update variants for a direct update (bitmap) Starting Firmware Version 1242 – 1270 1273 – 1275 43xx 8xxx Perform an update Perform a direct Perform a direct Perform a direct to 1273 or 1275, 84xx update to new update to new update to new...

  • Page 8: Implementation

    4. Implementation  The firmware file to be installed must be located on the controlled PC.  The firmware update is carried out at the remote terminal. The Direct Update Method is always automatically applied to both devices, the local (SATU) and the remote unit. 4.1 Determine the current firmware version First, the currently used version is checked.

  • Page 9: How To Perform A Direct Update

    5. How to perform a Direct Update Depending on the determined update option from Table 3.4, the corresponding version is installed as follows:  Locate the update file (KVM-xxxx_MVX_GECMA_FW.bmp)  Open this file (we suggest Microsoft Paint or Microsoft Internet Explorer) ...
  • Page 10 Menu 12xx series Menu 43xx / 8xxx series  Pressing the U key initiates the update process: Figure 5 The 43xx / 8xxx series menu branches to a submenu. Pressing the U key a second time initiates the update process. Figure 6 ...
  • Page 11 Attention: Do not switch off the terminal, the SATU nor the computer during the update! Do not press any buttons during this time and do not operate the mouse! Notice: Both units (remote and local) receive the update simultaneously.  After a successful update the following menu will be displayed at the end of the update process: Figure 8...
  • Page 12 5.1.1 Checkout To check the versions the setup menu is viewed again. Press Scroll lock button 5 times. Depending on the version the following menu is shown: Menu 12xx series Menu 43xx / 8xxx series Figure 9 For another update repeat steps 4.1 and 5. For detailled information the status menu can be called up with the T key: Figure 10...

  • Page 13: Automatic Update

    6. Automatic Update Note - Activating the automatic update extends the power-on process and the time required to establish a connection between the Safe Area Unit and the terminal. The devices first check if a partner device needs an update. The Automatic Update transfers the firmware from one device (it can be a SATU from the Safe Area or a receiver from the Terminal) to another terminal/SATU.
  • Page 14 Note: The following assumes that you have updated a pair of device to 43xx / 8xxx, as explained in section 5. Step 1: Preparing a remote unit (Terminal) for rolling out automatic updates: Press the Scroll lock button 5 times. The main menu of a 43xx / 8xxx firmware opens as shown in Figure 11.
  • Page 15 The Autoupdate Settings menu will now be displayed. You need to verify if a firmware is stored (saved) into the flash memory. Only this stored version can be sent out via the automatic update function. If ‘none’ is shown as the saved firmware then you need to perform the following steps. If there is a firmware saved under Console module has saved then proceed to Step 7.
  • Page 16 This menu lists all the devices currently connected. In the example (Figure 15) there are only the two corresponding modules shown. There are no names assigned yet (shown as <untitled>). The device you’re using is marked in green. The active firmware and saved firmware version numbers are listed for each device.
  • Page 17 Figure 17 This completes the procedure of loading the new firmware to terminal. Press any key: Figure 18 Now mark the PC module with space bar. Move the white arrow on the left using the up-down cursor keys. Step 6: Press S Key to send the saved version to marked modules. MTL GECMA RT –...
  • Page 18 Figure 19 Return to Update Menu by pressing the ESC key. Figure 20 Step 7: Press the A key to enter the submenu for setting the automatic update function. MTL GECMA RT – KVM Firmware Update EN...
  • Page 19 The firmware is shown as saved. Now you can enable the automatic update function by pressing the C key. The Console will then be set to automatically update. Figure 21 In the case of a PC (SATU) you can enable the automatic update function by pressing the P key. The PC will then be set to automatically update.

  • Page 20: How To Perform A Network Update (Option Switching)

    7. How to perform a Network Update This feature is an option. Please contact our Service Team for more information. technicalsupportgecma@eaton.com Press the Scroll Lock key rapidly five times. The main menu opens. Figure 23 Press the N key Figure 24 Select all modules that you want to update: use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the modules which were connected to this unit in the past but currently not present.
  • Page 21 Press the S key. The saved firmware version will be saved to the marked module. Figure 25 Note! The console you are using cannot accept further inputs during this process. All other devices on the network, including those to which the firmware is being transferred, can be used as normal. Figure 26 After pressing any key, the new status is displayed.
  • Page 22 Figure 27 Press the U key. The marked devices (Modules) will be updated. Do not interrupt the update. This process will disrupt the network: any module that are updated will become briefly unusable before restarting in to the new active firmware. This process will take up to 2 minutes.
  • Page 23 7.1.1 Confirmation Press the Scroll Lock key rapidly five times. The main menu opens. The new firmware version is displayed below. Figure 29 MTL GECMA RT – KVM Firmware Update EN...

  • Page 24: How To Perform An Automatic Update

    8. How to perform an Automatic Update If the latest version "43xx" / “8xxx” of the operating system software has been installed, the product is able to distribute the current operating system software to other SATUs/terminals. To ensure proper operation, this version must also be installed on the corresponding device (SATU or terminal).
  • Page 25 Menu 12xx series Menu 43xx series / 8xxx Figure 30 Once the update has finished the menu will display the word “COMPLETE!” Figure 31 For updating a complete SATU (four outputs) you have to connect each output successive for an automatically update. MTL GECMA RT –...

  • Page 26: Appendix

    9. Appendix 9.1 Special features when switching from VGA- to DVI-signal. As mentioned, during the update process we recommend the connection via DVI-signal to the transmitting unit. In case of an existing VGA connection you need to switch the video mode from VGA to DVI within the KVM menu.
  • Page 27 9.1.2 Version from 43xx Call up the firmware menu by pressing the Scroll lock key five times: Press the G key Figure 34 Press the L key Figure 35 Press the V key Figure 36 MTL GECMA RT – KVM Firmware Update EN...

  • Page 28: Possible Errors

    Figure 37 The desired setting for the update is [Auto] or [DVI], in the example Video Mode [Auto] is set.  no change necessary. Changing: Each pressing of the M key changes the video mode. Press S key to save and exit the KVM Settings menu. 9.2 Possible errors fault description troubleshooting...
  • Page 30 E-mail: mtl-korea@eaton.com GERMANY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES MTL Instruments GmbH, Cooper Industries/Eaton Corporation Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 12, 50170 Kerpen, Germany Office 205/206, 2nd Floor SJ Towers, off. Old Airport Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Tel: +49 (0)22 73 98 12 - 0 Fax: +49 (0)22 73 98 12 - 2 00 E-mail: csckerpen@eaton.com...

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