ADVANCED FEATURES
Updating the Firmware
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Product Model:
iPAK2v2
Firmware Version:
V2.10
May 22 | Doc No 700253-2
NetFlash Security
If users will be executing the NetFlash™ software from a folder local to their PC,
then the administrator should zip the
secure NetFlash™ folder and distribute the
version with the security enabled to users.
By default, NetFlash™ is provided
without security.
9.3
Updating the Firmware
The iPAK2v2 is designed to have three memories. The A and B memory allows the user to retain two versions of
firmware in the control. The user can toggle between the two memories without having to reprogram the firmware. The
BIOS memory stores the factory defaults.
Memory
Description
A
Memory A
B
Memory B
BIOS
BIOS memory
Table 58: iPAK2v2 Firmware Memories
A new version of firmware may be released from time to time as new features are added to the iPAK2v2.
To update the firmware locally, follow the instructions below:
1)
Open
NetFlash™
2)
Click
Scan network for controls
icon, then select the target control to update
and Select
3)
Click the
Flash Programming Tool
icon
4)
Click the
Select Flash File
icon and then select the file to upload. The file will be a .hex file provided by
ENTRON
5)
Click the
Connect with control
icon. NetFlash™ will connect to the target control and report the current
firmware status
Connection established
