INSYS Powerline GP
Function
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Function
The firmware update and the configuration under Windows require that the
"WinPcap" program library is installed on the computer used for this purpose. The
program library is freeware and available under www.winpcap.org.
9.1
Firmware Update
You'll get a description of the firmware update and the files necessary for this upon
request from [email protected]
If a different firmware than the one provided by INSYS is used or the firmware is
modified, any claims for warranty and support will cease to exist.
9.2
Configuration
The configuration of the INSYS Powerline GP can be done using two different tool
kits:
•
devolo dLAN SDK under Windows
•
open-plc-utils under Windows and Linux
Both options are described in the following. It must be observed that only com-
mands approved by INSYS may be used for configuration. These are the com-
mands described in the following. INSYS does not assume any liability for damages
caused by the use of other commands than the ones described here.
9.2.1
Configuration using devolo dLAN SDK
The configuration of the INSYS Powerline GP takes place on command line level via
editing the PIB file according to the following scheme:
1.
Download PIB file from the device and store it locally
2.
Enter new configuration into the PIB file
3.
Upload PIB file to the device
4.
Reset device to adopt the changes
When configuring several devices, the PIB file of the concerned device
must always be downloaded and uploaded again upon modification. It
is not permitted to use a PIB file of a different device.
It is recommended to make a backup copy of the current PIB file prior to any modi-
fications.
The following files are necessary for the configuration of the INSYS Powerline GP
(available under www.insys-icom.com/software in the Powerline GP Tools):
