7.3 Update Your DXM Processor Firmware Using the Configuration
Software
To update your processor firmware using the DXM Configuration Software, follow these instructions.
1. Using the DXM Configuration Software version 4 or later, connect to the DXMR90-4K via Ethernet.
File loads to the DXMR90-4K will take about 8 minutes using USB or approximately 2 minutes using Ethernet.
2. On the DXM Configuration Software, go to
Settings
>
General
>
Device Information
to verify the current firmware
version.
You must load a different version with the same firmware number for the boot loader to operate. Download firmware
files from the Banner website.
Figure 18. Example Device Information screen; every device's information will be different
3. Under
Settings
>
Reprogram
, click
Select upgrade file
to select the firmware file to program.
After the file load is completed, the DXMR90-4K restarts and loads the new firmware file. It takes about 2 minutes to
complete the programming process. The device reboots when finished. Verify the firmware has been updated, under
Settings
>
General
>
Device Information
.
7.4 DXMR90-4K Support Policy
The DXM Wireless Controllers are industrial wireless controllers that facilitate Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.
As a communications gateway, it interfaces local serial ports, local I/O ports, and local ISM radio devices to the Internet using
either a cellular connection or a wired Ethernet network connection. In a continuing effort to provide the best operation for the
DXMR90-4K, stay connected with Banner Engineering Corp to hear about the latest updates through the Banner website.
Create a login today to stay informed of all Banner product releases.
7.4.1 Firmware Updates
The DXMR90-4K has been designed to be a robust and secure IOT device. To provide the most reliable and secure device
possible, periodic firmware updates are released to enhance and expand the capabilities of the DXMR90-4K. Firmware
updates and description details are found on the Banner website. Customers with critical update requirements will get access
to pre-released firmware from the factory.
7.4.2 Website Information
The Banner website is the main method of disseminating DXMR90-4K information to customers. The data found on the
website include:
•
DXM instruction manuals
•
Configuration manuals
•
Firmware downloads
•
Firmware release notes
•
Errata data, any known issues with a release of firmware
•
Possible work-around solutions for known issues
•
DXM Solutions Guides
7.4.3 Feature Requests
Our customer is our most valuable resource to improve our DXMR90-4K. If you have suggestions for improvements to the
DXMR90-4K or configuration tools, please contact Banner Engineering Corp.
DXMR90-4K IO-Link Master
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