CHAPTER 2. COMMISSIONING
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It is necessary to change the static IP address if you want to operate several
Series 62 Multibus Con-
trollers
or other
GÖPEL electronic
devices (such as
basicCAN 61xx
) in the same network. In this case,
always connect only the device whose IP address is to be changed and change it. Make a note of the new
IP addresses and the associated serial numbers if you need this information again later. If all devices
have different IP addresses, they can be operated together on the same network.
2.4
Firmware Update
Please make sure to use the correct
when updating the firmware. The installation of
the wrong firmware variant could lead to a loss of functionality and thus cause malfunctions of your
application. (In such a case, reinstalling the correct firmware variant can restore the functionality.)
To update the firmware, do the following:
•
Download the latest firmware update file from
•
Open the
GÖPEL electronic Hardware Explorer
•
Right-click on the selected device (for example ”PCIe6281”) and select ”Flash Firmware”
•
Select the appropriate update file in the selection window and confirm with ”OK”
•
Confirm after successful flashing with ”OK”
2.5
Change of the Transceiver on G PCIe/ G PXIe 6281
Independent replacement of the media interface is not intended. Please send the device to us. Arrange-
ments for this can be made with our
If it is necessary to replace a transceiver, observe the general rules for avoiding electrostatic charge. A
correctly positioned plugging in the transceiver must be realized.
Please make sure that
all
hardware installation work is done while the system is off! The power supply
should be disconnected.
To change your transceiver, follow these steps:
•
Loosen the screw on the front panel and carefully pull the board out of the slot.
•
Then pull the appropriate transceiver from the main board upwards without tilting it.
•
Plug the new transceiver into the connector on the main board. When plugging in the transceivers, please pay
attention to their position and orientation. The Automotive Ethernet transceivers can only be plugged into
G PCIe / G PXIe / G CAR 6281
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