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Update Firmware / License
Loading new version of firmware and new
WebMotion® to XENAX® or to bus module.
Update of License.
The matching software components and hardware
platforms can be found in the release notes.
XENAX FW Xvi48V8
Update of firmware. After switching to the
Update GUI, "FIRMWARE" can be selected in the
dropdown menu. Then select the <*.mot> file by
clicking on "from file" in the Explorer window. After
installation and switching back to the WebMotion®
interface ("Exit Update GUI") all functions are
immediately available.
Recommended procedure of firmware download:
- Save application
- Disconnect PLC-connector and bus module cable if
possible.
- We recommend using a point-to-point connection
from PC to XENAX®, not via switch.
- After completion of firmware download reset servo
controller with command “RES” (reset) in menu
move
axis / by command line
- Reload the application into WebMotion® and
download it to servo controller.
XENAX WebMotion
Update from WebMotion®. After switching to the
Update GUI, you can select "WEBMOTION" in the
dropdown menu. Then select the <*.mot> file by
clicking on "from file" in the Explorer window. After
installation and switching back to the WebMotion®
interface ("Exit Update GUI") all functions are
immediately available.
XENAX License Code
Updating the license code
Possible licenses:
LINAX® Linear motor axis
Force processes (Forceteq®)
LINAX® and Force processes (Forceteq®)
BUS-MODULE Firmware
Update of Busmodul Firmware
(Only available if a bus module is present).
Select and load file (*.flash).
It is recommended to load the corresponding EDS
(electronic data sheet) file into the PLC. This is
contained in the folder of the firmware.