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Appendix
BC3150 96 Version: 2.1.0
Task configuration
A maximum of one task is available. A sensible task time should be selected. Adjust the task time to your
application by measuring the required system time (PLC + K-Bus + fi other).
Retain data
For the Bus Terminal controllers of the BCxx50, BCxx20 and BXxx00 series, up to 2 kbyte of retain data are
available. Ensure that no (or only very few) retain data are used in function blocks (see
RETAIN data [ } 58] ).
8.3 Firmware Update
Firmware update program
The firmware update program is required for loading a new firmware to the Bus Coupler. The program is
transferred via the serial interface.
Note for BX3100:
Updates are not available with BX3100 firmware 0.64 (or lower). If these devices need updating, send the
BX3100 to the manufacturer with a corresponding note.
Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
Service Department
Stahlstr. 31
33415 Verl, Germany
Firmware update program 241 (https://infosys.beckhoff.com/content/1033/bc3150/Resources/
zip/3238791819.zip) 71 kbytes (for Windows NT4.0 SP6, 2000, XP).
The program FirmwareUpdate.exe and the file TcRouterHelper.dll have to be in the same directory. Open
the program by double-clicking on FirmwareUpdate.exe .
Update for Bus Terminal Controllers
BX series
Select the appropriate device of - in this example "Serial interface (BX)".
Fig. 85: Selecting a BX series Bus Terminal Controller
BCxx50 series
Select the corresponding device, in this case "Serial Interface".