ACSetup programme
Positioning module IMD20, IMD40
Firmware update
The software of the drive module is stored in a rewritable Flash memory. Thus, the programme can
be loaded easily from the outside into the module, without memory modules having to be replaced.
The loading of a new software version can only be realised via the serial interface.
Apart from the programme, the configurable set of parameters is also in the Flash memory. The
memory sector is composed of four segments, the fourth segment being used to store the current
parameters. A segment-wise deletion leads to the fact that only the first three memory banks are
newly written during the normal update, i.e. the set of parameters is maintained. If new parameters
are added due to the update, these are configured with default values.
Contrary to the normal update, the update via the bootstrap loader deletes the complete Flash
memory and the stored parameter settings are lost. This possibility to load the programme also
works, if no executable software exists in the module, e.g. after a failed normal update.
It is recommendable in any case to safe the set of parameters as a DCF file before carrying out an
update.
The programme which is to be loaded into the module is read in from a hex file (e.g. ACCON.HEX).
This file must be selected via a corresponding dialogue box. Afterwards you can launch the update
process.
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