Details
There are three methods for updating firmware. The method used depends on the type of controller being updated.
Method A: Removable Media Method –
The controller firmware is updated by a bootloader, using a microSD card or
USB Flash drive
(not through the Cscape Firmware Update Wizard)
. To update or change firmware:
1) Download desired Firmware set from the Horner APG website. (Verify CsCAN or CANopen communications.)
2) Save Firmware files to microSD card or USB, these are the removable media devices.
3) Update the firmware through the controller’s Firmware Update function
NOTE:
Files from the Horner website come as a .ZIP file which need to be unzipped and placed in the root
of the drive for them to function properly.
Method B: RS232 Serial Connection –
Serial firmware updates are done from Cscape software to the controller’s
primary serial port, MJ1 in most cases.
Method C: Mini USB Port
– The mini USB port can be used to update firmware in the X2, X4 & X7 as well as
the XLE and XLT series. This is quicker than doing so via MJ1.
STEP ONE:
. Go to
Support
Controller Firmware
and download the
most recent firmware set with the correct communication protocol and controller.
-OR-
http://www.hornerautomation.eu/support/firmware
and click the
Firmware
tab and download
the desired firmware. Create an account to enable access to the latest firmware updates.
Note: Updating firmware will clear the application program, screens,
configurations, and register data.
If required, make sure to backup program and
register data before updating firmware. The controller’s User Manual has
instructions for doing backups.
