Upgrading Firmware - Emerson ControlWave Instruction Manual

ControlWave I/O Expansion Rack Instruction Manual
Warning
5.1

Upgrading Firmware

System
Firmware
Downloader
LocalView
HyperTerminal
5-2
Harmful electrical potentials may still exist at the field wiring terminals
even though the ControlWave power source may be turned off or
disconnected. Do not attempt to unplug termination connectors or
perform any wiring operations until you verify that all associated power
supply sources are turned off and/or disconnected.
Always turn off any external supply sources for externally powered I.O
circuits before you change any modules.
The ControlWave I/O expansion rack CPU ships from the factory with
system firmware already installed. If you need to upgrade the system
firmware (stored in Flash memory) to acquire new functionality or
restore firmware, you can use one of several methods.
Use this tool to download system firmware to an unattended remote I/O
rack. To use this utility, you must set CPU module switch SW3-2 OFF
(the factory default position).
: For further information and detailed use instructions, refer to
Note
Appendix J of the OpenBSI Utilities Manual (D5081).
One of the standard OpenBSI utilities, LocalView requires OpenBSI
version 5.1 (or newer). If you have an older version of OpenBSI, use
HyperTerminal.
: For further information and detailed use instructions, refer to the
Note
Flash Mode section of Chapter 5 of the OpenBSI Utilities
Manual (D5081).
HyperTerminal is a communications utility program included with
Microsoft® Windows®.XP
Notes:
 If you are using a version of OpenBSI older than 5.1, or do not have
OpenBSI software, you can only perform a firmware upgrade using
HyperTerminal.
 While HyperTerminal is included in Microsoft® Window® XP,
some newer versions of Window® do not include it.
 HyperTerminal requires *.BIN files; newer ControlWave firmware
upgrade files use *.CAB files. In cases such as those, you should use
the Remote System Firmware Downloader.
Connect a null modem cable between COM1 of the
1.
ControlWave and any RS-232 port on the associated PC.
Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications >
2.
HyperTerminal
Service & Troubleshooting Revised Aug-2015