KGL Operating Manual – UA 412 S
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6.9 Firmware Update
The case controller is supplied with the current firmware, ready for operation. Future software versions can be
loaded into the case controller as required by means of a firmware update, and thus updated
.
A software update must only be performed by trained personnel is only to be carried out by trained
personnel or at the factory by the manufacturer.
Damage to the installation and stock loss! Before the firmware update, the affected system
component and the system must be brought into a safe state as the shutdown of the controller during
the firmware update can have undesired effects on the system component and/or the system.
The loading of software via firmware update must not be interrupted. The power
Caution: data loss!
cable and USB A-B cable must not be disconnected during the firmware update. It must be ensured
that power is supplied throughout the entire process. Any interruption of the firmware update can
result in an inoperative controller. In some cases, a change of firmware version can result in the loss
of all the adjusted setpoints in the case controller. As a precaution, the settings
therefore be
should
backed up by saving them using the LDSWin PC software
the firmware update. After the
before
firmware update, the saved settings can be reloaded into the case controller from LDSWin.
6.9.1 Requirements for firmware update
The following components are required for a firmware update:
The controller for which the update is intended.
: Two device generations are available. The DIP switch S3 provides a quick
Special feature
distinguishing feature:
2nd generation controller
(from Oct. / Nov. 2018)
with 9-pole DIP switch
1st generation controller
(since 2011)
with 8-pole DIP switch
Note: The settings depend on the controller type!
Laptop or PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
USB A-B cable (see
)
The following files are required for the firmware update (see
https://edp.eckelmann.de/edp/lds
)
- The installation program
(download as ZIP file)
"Firmware_Uploader_Setup_vxx.exe"
- The firmware files "
", "
(download as ZIP file)
UA400_vx.xx.bin
UA400_vx.xx.dfu" or "UA400_vx.xx.hex"
After the download, all ZIP files must be extracted to any directory.
Note:
