Firmware Update

Firmware Update

Upgrading Magelis SCU HMI Controller Firmware/Runtime

Introduction

There are three methods of updating the Firmware/Runtime on an HMISCU:

oUse the Runtime Installer Tool. From the Start Bar in Windows, it is located in: All Programs > Schneider Electric > Vijeo Designer 6.2 >  Tools > Runtime Installer.

oDownload an HMI project from a newer version of Vijeo Designer Editor to the HMI SCU. This can be done via Vijeo Designer Editor or SoMachine Editor with any connection method. A prompt will appear if the Runtime version on the HMI is older than that of the Vijeo Designer Editor software.

oDownload an HMI project from a newer version of Vijeo Designer Editor to a USB memory stick. Then insert the memory stick into the HMI SCU. A prompt will appear on the screen of the HMI SCU to install the new project.

For more information, refer to the Vijeo Designer Online Help, section Installing Vijeo Designer Runtime.

NOTICE

LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA

oPerform a backup of the application program to the hard disk of the PC before attempting a firmware change.

oRestore the application program to the device after a successful firmware change.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

If there is a power outage or communication interruption during the transfer of the application, your device may become inoperative. If a communication interruption or a power outage occurs, reattempt the transfer. If there is a power outage or communication interruption during a firmware update, or if an invalid firmware is used, your device will become inoperative. In this case, use a valid firmware and reattempt the firmware update.

NOTICE

INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT

oDo not interrupt the transfer of the application program or a firmware change once the transfer has begun.

oDo not place the device into service until the transfer has completed successfully.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

The serial line ports of your controller are configured for the SoMachine protocol by default when new or when you update the controller firmware. The SoMachine protocol is incompatible with that of other protocols such as Modbus Serial Line. Connecting a new controller to, or updating the firmware of a controller connected to, an active Modbus configured serial line can cause the other devices on the serial line to stop communicating. Make sure that the controller is not connected to an active Modbus serial line network before first downloading a valid application having the concerned port or ports properly configured for the intended protocol.

NOTICE

INTERRUPTION OF SERIAL LINE COMMUNICATIONS

Be sure that your application has the serial line ports properly configured for Modbus before physically connecting the controller to an operational Modbus Serial Line network.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.