How To Update The Motor Firmware - JVL MAC050 User Manual

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How to update the motor firmware

The firmware in the motor can be updated directly from the internet at any time by using
MacTalk.
It is recommended always to use the latest version of the firmware available for the actual
MIS motor used since it will contain the latest features and bugs may have been found
and corrected. Below is shown how to make an update of the firmware. Notice that the
screen dumps below is based on the update of a MIS34x but could be any other size of
MIS motor.
Step 1
The firmware update will erase the existing user
setup of the motor. Use the Save button to save
the existing setup before updating the motor.
Then choose the
Updates
Step 2
The first list shown is only the newest firmwares
related to the actual motor connected.
It may also contains encoder and/or Ethernet
firmware if these features are present.
To see all files also older versions enable the
checkbox
Select the desired firmware, «SMCxxx firmware».
Press S
The progress counter will now rise from 0
to 100%.
Step 3
When the download process is finished, the status
shows "
Step 4
The on-line information shown in the lower right
corner of the MacTalk main window will now
show the complete type of firmware and version.
The firmware update is now fully completed.
Please remember that the settings of the motor
is set back to default. But can be reinstalled by
opening the user setup file made initially in this
opdate sequence.
Hint!: Some older products may not start after pushing the "start" button showed
above. If this is the case simply switch off power wait 5 seconds and reapply power. The
update should now start.
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Update Firmware
menu.
"Show all files".
tart to download the selected firmware.
Done" .
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