
Parameterization
VLM60 User Manual
ASTECH GmbH
page 25
Update
The command can be used to start a software update of an internal module. It is strongly recommended to
use the VLMTool for the update. A wizard guides you through the update process.
update
[c]
c = <without switch>: Update of micro controller
c = 0: Update of pulse generating processor
c = f: Update of fieldbus interface
If the update fails and the firmware is damaged, the device will no longer start. In this case, the
manufacturer must be contacted.
Supplementary information on updating the fieldbus interface
For the update of the fieldbus interface, in addition to the VLMTool, the program "Wingate" from the company
Deutschmann Automation GmbH & Co. KG is required. By calling "update f" the VLM60 is set to establish a direct
communication channel between the fieldbus module inside the VLM60 and the connected PC. The VLMTool
automatically terminates the communication with the VLM, which is then taken over by Wingate. With Wingate
a so-called script file is transferred to the fieldbus module. Wingate can be downloaded from the manufacturer's
website (
https://www.deutschmann.de/de/support/downloads/
). Information on how to use the Wingate
program can be found in the program help.
After the update of the script is completed, the VLM60 must be restarted.
Version
The command outputs the serial number and software version of the connected VLM60.
ver
sion
The output is similar to that of the
Info
command.
Video
This command switches the operating mode of the primary sensor and displays a video image in the VLMTool.
This function is used for the device check at the manufacturer. The measurement function is deactivated in
this mode!
video
Sending ESC to the device aborts the video mode.