Downloading the Final OS to the Device
Original instructions
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Final OS
The final .bin file must be downloaded to the device in every case. Some devices require downloading the final .bin file after the intermediate .bin file.
Procedure
Using Modbus or Modbus Plus ports on High End Quantum CPUs, only address 1 is allowed for downloading. If not set to 1, change the Modbus or Modbus Plus address of the CPU to 1 with the keyboard functions before launching OSLoader. Ensure that no other device on the network is using address 1.
The following table describes the procedure for downloading the final OS.
Step
Action
Result
1
To launch OS Loader, click Start → Programs → EcoStruxure Control Expert → OS Loader.
The Welcome window is displayed.
2
Keep the default settings of the context file and proceed to the next step by clicking Next....
The Communication Protocol window is displayed.
3
Select the driver to be used for communication between the PC and the PLC.
  • For a Premium processor select UNTLW01,
  • For a Quantum processor select MODBUS01 or MBPLUS02,
  • For an Ethernet port select FTP.
Proceed to the next step by clicking Next....
The protocol window is displayed.
4
As Device Type:
  • select Processor for a processor or Direct Device for an Ethernet port, and
  • select Local Head for a Local Head device or Remote I/O Drop for a remote module.
Remark 1: for the Local Head, the Slot Number indicates the position of the target module in the rack.
Remark 2: for the Remote I/O Drop, the Slot Number indicates the position of the target module in the rack and the Drop Number indicates the remote target module address.
5
For a Premium processor, click Connect.
For a Quantum processor or other target device:
  • Select the Modbus Address (make sure that the processor is also configured to same Address, rotary switches or keypad display) or the Modbus Plus Address. If using a Modbus Plus Target, specify that the target device must be accessed through its Modbus Plus connection.
  • Click Connect.
For an Ethernet port:
  • Select the FTP Address of the target device specific to the FTP communication type,
  • Click Connect.
In the Device area the active node Node: SYS-PLC is displayed (Premium).
6
Select the active node Node: SYS-PLC.
Remark: If the PLC is not already stopped, Stop PLC button can be used, this action is password protected on Safety PLCs, otherwise, the PLC will be stopped at step 11. Make sure no other Control Expert is connected to the PLC.
Proceed to the next step by clicking Next....
The Operation window is displayed.
7
Select Download OS to device, click Browse... and select the file.
8
Proceed to the next step by clicking Next....
A message is displayed.
9
Click OK.
Green markers must be present. If not, the selected file and device are incompatible. The filename and device name must be identical.
The File and Device Info window is displayed.
10
Proceed to the next step by clicking Next....
The Summary window is displayed.
11
Click Download.
Remark: If the PLC is not already stopped, you are asked to do so, this action is password protected on Safety PLCs. Make sure no other Control Expert is connected to the PLC.
A message is displayed.
12
Click Yes.
The Progress - Initialization window is displayed meaning that the final operating system is downloaded to the processor.
13
When the download is completed, the Progress (100%) window appears, click Close in the different windows to exit OSLoader.