STOBER
13 | Replacement
05/2019 | ID 442790.01
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13.3
Updating firmware
Drive controllers from STOBER are normally delivered with the latest firmware version. You can use the DriveControlSuite
commissioning software to update the firmware version of one or more drive controllers simultaneously and then monitor
the successful update. On the other hand, if a PC with a network connection is not available at the drive controller location,
you also have the option of using an SD card to transfer a more current firmware version.
13.3.1
Replacing or updating firmware using DS6
If you need a different firmware version or a drive controller needs to be updated with an older firmware version, you can
change the firmware using the DriveControlSuite commissioning software. In order to perform a
, you
have to connect your PC and the drive controller to the network.
ü
Your PC is connected to the drive controller. The drive controller is switched on.
1.
Start DriveControlSuite.
2.
Click
Assignment and live firmware update
.
ð
The
Adding a connection
window opens.
3.
Direct connection
tab >
IP address
column:
Activate the IP address in question or activate all listed using the context menu. Confirm your selection with
OK
.
ð
The
Assignment and live firmware update
window opens. All drive controllers connected through the selected IP
addresses are displayed.
4.
Live firmware update
tab:
By default, the newest firmware version suitable for the DriveControlSuite version is selected. Click
Assign default
version to all drive controllers
.
ð
The selection
No live firmware update
for the drive controller changes to
Default version
.
5.
Optional: If you assign an alternative, locally saved firmware version to the drive controller, proceed as follows:
5.1.
Click on
Add new firmware version ...
, navigate to the directory and load the file.
5.2.
Then change the selection from
Default version
of the drive controller to
Alternative version
and select the
previously uploaded firmware version from the associated picklist.
6.
Live firmware update
tab:
Click
Start live update
.
7.
Confirm the safety instruction with
OK
.
ð
The firmware update is transferred.
8.
Since the firmware update only takes effect after the drive controller is restarted, click
Restart all drive controllers
after completing the transfer.
9.
Confirm the restart with
Yes
.