OS

Use the Control Expert OS Loader to upgrade the firmware on the 140CRP31200 module. OS Loader was installed on your PC when you installed Control Expert. (The minimum required version of OS Loader is V6.0. The compatible version is included with your copy of Control Expert.)

A complete firmware upgrade includes the installation of these discrete files:

  • kernel

  • exec

The kernel and exec files are installed independently. Therefore, perform the firmware upgrade process two times (once for each file).

The name of the firmware file indicates the upgrade type (kernel or exec). Examples:

  • kernel file name: CCS1_Noc_Kerl_OSLoader.bin

  • exec file name: CCS1_Noc_Exec_OSLoader.bin

NOTE: These instructions assume that you are familiar with Control Expert. For more information about the OS Loader, refer to the chapter OSLoader Screens.

Upgrade Procedure

Follow these steps to upgrade either the firmware kernel or the firmware exec.

NOTE:

  • We recommend that you update the kernel before you upgrade the exec. Both firmware upgrade files are installed in the same manner. The only difference is the name of the file you select.

  • Confirm that there is no interruption to power or communications during the firmware upgrade process. Otherwise, the 140CRP31200 module can be damaged.

  • During the firmware upgrade, the I/O communications with the adapter on the remote drop are interrupted. After the Hold up time expires, the I/O modules return to their fallback state.

Step

Action

Comment

1

Connect the PC that is running the Control Expert OS Loader directly to one of the module ports.

Available ports:

  • SERVICE port:

    • 140CRP31200 head module

    • 140CRA31200 adapter (Quantum remote drop)

    • BMXCRA31210 adapter (Modicon X80 remote drop)

  • INTERLINK port (140CRP31200)

  • DRS port that is configured for a distributed I/O cloud

2

Launch OS Loader.

Start > Programs > EcoStruxure Control Expert > OS Loader.

3

Click Next to continue.

Go directly to the first installation step.

4

Select the FTP communication driver and press Next to continue.

The next screen displays a list of devices discovered by OS Loader. It also displays the FTP address for each discovered device.

5

In the Target Address area, type in the FTP Address of the 140CRP31200 module that is the target of the upgrade.

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6

Click Next to continue. Perform these tasks at the next installation screen:

a

Select Download OS to device .
b

Click the Browse button to navigate to and select the desired firmware upgrade file.

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7

Click Next . Perform these tasks at the next installation screen:

a

Compare the selected firmware File against the firmware already loaded in the Device.
b

Confirm that the Hardware ID for both the file and the device are the same

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8

Click Next . On the summary page, click Download.

The OS Loader displays the progress of the FTP session. The download is complete when it displays the word SUCCESS.

9

Click Close .

The firmware download is finished.

The upgrade process takes approximately 2 minutes:

  • 1 minute for firmware upgrade

  • 1 minute to reboot and reestablish I/O connections

Hot Standby

Use these steps to upgrade the 140CRP31200 firmware in Hot Standby configurations:

Step

Action

1

Use the preceding instructions to upgrade the firmware for the 140CRP31200 in the standby rack.

NOTE: During the firmware upgrade, the I/O communications with the remote drop’s adapter and the 140CRP31200 module in the primary rack are not interrupted. However, the standby I/O communications with the adapter are interrupted.

2

When the firmware on the 140CRP31200 in the standby rack is upgraded, perform a manual switch-over that gives the newly upgraded standby rack the role of primary rack.

3

Upgrade the firmware for the adapter in the (new) standby rack to facilitate future Hot Standby switch-overs.