Firmware Update with Unity Loader
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Introduction
You can update firmware for modules in an M580 Hot Standby system by installing a new firmware version using Unity Loader.
The firmware installation can be performed for the following modules:
NOTE: In a Hot Standby system, Schneider Electric recommends that you update the firmware in system communication modules (for example, BMENOC0301/11) before updating the firmware in the CPUs.
Refer to the Unity Loader, User Guide for a description of the download procedure.
Firmware File
The firmware file is a *.ldx file.
Updating CPU Firmware Without Stopping the Hot Standby System Process
You can update firmware in the two Hot Standby CPUs without interrupting the system process if the following pre-conditions exist:
When updating the CPU firmware, install the standby CPU firmware first, then install the primary CPU firmware.
Interrupting the update procedure before it has completed can cause irreparable damage to the CPU.
NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
During the transfer of the firmware file:
  • Do not power OFF the CPU.
  • Do not power OFF the PC.
  • Do not shut down Unity Loader.
  • Do not disconnect the communication cable.
  • Do not remove or insert the optional SD memory card.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
To update Hot Standby CPU module firmware, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
Install on your PC the Unity Loader software.
2
Connect the PC that is running Unity Loader to one of the following ports on the standby CPU module:
  • the CPU mini-B USB port, or
  • the CPU Ethernet service port
3
Launch Unity Loader.
4
Click Firmware tab.
5
In the PC list box, select the .ldx file that contains the firmware file.
6
Check that transfer sign is green to allow transfer from PC to the module.
7
Click Transfer.
8
After the transfer of firmware is complete, click Close.
NOTE: Upon completion of the firmware update, the standby CPU remains the standby CPU.
9
Confirm that the installation of firmware did not create an application mismatch condition.
10
Repeat steps 2 through 8, above, for the primary CPU.
NOTE:
  • When you begin the transfer, the standby CPU immediately becomes the primary.
  • The primary CPU becomes the standby upon completion of the firmware update.
Updating Other Firmware
You can update firmware to other modules in the Hot Standby network, without interrupting the system process. This is accomplished by connecting your PC (running Unity Loader) directly to the Ethernet service port of the (e)X80 EIO adapter module, Ethernet communication module, or Ethernet network option switch module.
NOTE: If you instead connect your PC (running Unity Loader) to the CPU to perform this update, the process executing in the CPU stops until the update is complete.
Follow these steps to update the firmware to other modules in the Hot Standby system:
Step
Action
1
Install Unity Loader software.
2
Connect the PC that is running Unity Loader to the service port of the target module, which can be:
  • a (e)X80 EIO adapter module
  • an Ethernet communications module
  • an Ethernet network option switch module
3
Launch Unity Loader.
4
Click Firmware tab.
5
In the PC list box, select the .ldx file that contains the firmware file.
6
Check that transfer sign is green to allow transfer from PC to the module.
7
Click Transfer.
8
Click Close.