OPTO 22 SNAP-PAC-R1 User Manual page 65

– If you're using Secure Strategy Distribution (SSD), follow steps in form #1762,
the PAC Terminal SSD Technical Note, to create a download file with the file
extension .ssd.
– Otherwise, compile the strategy as a Control Engine Download file (.cdf ) by
right-clicking the name of the control engine in the Strategy Tree and choosing
Compile Control Engine Download File from the pop-up menu.
The file is created in the same folder as the strategy, with a .cdf extension and a
filename consisting of the strategy's name and the control engine's name (for
example, MyStrategy.MyEngine.cdf ).
d. Rename the .cdf or .ssd strategy file to fit the 8 dot 3 filename format for the
microSD card (see
IMPORTANT: You must retain the correct file extension (.cdf or .ssd).
4. Remove the microSD card from the controller and put it in a card reader attached to
the PC. Prepare the firmware file:
a. Locate the firmware file you want to upgrade to.
b. Rename the file to fit the 8 dot 3 filename format.
For this file, do not keep the same file extension. Recommended naming scheme:
where:
PPP-TMM.mmb
PPP = controller type (R1, R2)
T = R for release (or B for beta)
MM = major revision number
mm = minor revision number
b = build letter
Example of an original firmware filename:
Example of the same firmware file, renamed:
5. Create the firmware command file:
a. Create a text file named:
In the
command
Krn <file>
<file> is the firmware path and filename as the microSD card sees it, so do not
include the sdcard0 directory in the path. If you're using Secure Strategy
Distribution, <file> must include a valid signature. Here is a sample command file:
Krn R2-R9.0a
b. In Windows Explorer, right-click the command file filename and choose Properties.
In the General tab, click to put a checkmark in the Read-only box. Then click OK.
6. Copy files to the card:
a. Copy the command file to the
b. Copy the renamed firmware file to the
contain only one firmware file.
CHAPTER 4: MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
"Card Type and Format" on page
command
file, type the following command (CASE SENSITIVE):
directory in the controller's file system.
sdcard0
sdcard0
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snap-pac-r2-R9.0a.bin
R2-R9.0a
directory. This directory must