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Update Firmware
Loading new version of firmware and new
WebMotion® to XENAX® or to bus module or SMU
module.
The matching software components and hardware
platforms can be found in the release notes.
Firmware
Update of firmware. After switching to the
Update GUI, "FIRMWARE" can be selected in the
dropdown menu. Then select the <*.mot> file by
clicking on "from file" in the Explorer window. After
installation and switching back to the WebMotion®
interface ("Exit Update GUI") all functions are
immediately available.
Recommended procedure of firmware download:
- Save application
- Disconnect PLC-connector and bus module cable if
possible.
- We recommend using a point-to-point connection
from PC to XENAX®, not via switch.
- After completion of firmware download reset servo
controller with command “RES”
(reset) in menu
move
axis / by command line
- Reload the application into WebMotion® and
download it to servo controller.
WebMotion
Update from WebMotion®. After switching to the
Update GUI, you can select "WEBMOTION" in the
dropdown menu. Then select the <*.mot> file by
clicking on "from file" in the Explorer window. After
installation and switching back to the WebMotion®
interface ("Exit Update GUI") all functions are
immediately available.
Protocol
Update of Busmodul Firmware
(Only available if a bus module is present).
Select and load file (*.flash).
It is recommended to load the corresponding EDS
(electronic data sheet) file into the PLC. This is
contained in the folder of the firmware.
Safety
Update of SMU Firmware
(Only available if a SMU is present).
Select and download file Safety_Vx.xx.smu
We suggest checking and testing the safety settings
after a safety firmware update.
