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Magtrol Model 3411 Torque Display
Chapter 5 – Computer Controlled Operation
OPERA
TION
5.3.4
U
pdate
F
iRmwaRe
It is now possible to remotely update the 3411’s firmware via the web interface. Just select the update
file and click the change firmware button. The “Change Firmware” button will not be enabled until
a valid update file has been selected. Once the update process has completed the 3411 will reboot
with the new version of the firmware installed.
Figure 5–4 Update Firmware
5.4
MAG.NET COMMANDS
In order to use the Mag.NET command set, you must first establish a connection with the 3411. There
are currently three methods to do so, two through USB and one through Ethernet. The commands
themselves will be described in the next chapter.
5.4.1
UsB C
ommUniCation
d
eviCe
C
lass
C
onneCtion
You may connect to the 3411 using Hyper-terminal, Tera-Term, Putty or any custom program which
can open a Virtual COM Port. The following are the valid communication parameters for the RS-
232 connection:
• No parity
• 8 Data Bits
• 1 Stop bit
• No protocol
• 921600 Baud rate