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A Appendix
A 1
Performing updates
A 1.1
Performing updates via FTP
The controller firmware can be updated via FTP access using the Ethernet interface.
A 1.2
Performing updates via an SD card
To update the controller, proceed as follows:
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Disconnect the power to the controller.
Operation with an SD card
If you use the controller with an SD card as main or as additional memory:
•
Remove the SD card.
Performing the update
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Insert an SD card recommended by Phoenix Contact into an SD card reader and con-
nect the card reader to your PC.
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In the root directory of the SD card, create the "systemupdate" directory.
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Download the *.exe update file from
controller.
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Run the *.exe update file.
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Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
During installation, a directory containing the update files is created in the selected memory
location.
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Save the update files (one or more files of the following file types: *.fw, *.wbm, *.fpga,
*.boot) to the "systemupdate" directory on the SD card.
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Insert the SD card into the controller.
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Switch on the supply voltage.
The update is performed automatically.
When the update is complete, the BF, SF, RUN, and FAIL LEDs all flash simultaneously at
a frequency of 1 Hz.
When the update is complete, you need to remove the SD card and restart the controller.
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Disconnect the power to the controller.
To update the firmware, please proceed as described in the "Firmware update ILC
1.../3..., RFC 4..." application note. It can be downloaded at
The function is available for controllers with firmware versions
≥
3.00.
Please note:
You need an SD card recommended by Phoenix Contact to perform updates (such as
firmware updates, WBM updates, etc.) (see Section "Ordering data" on page 148).