CPU Ethernet Coprocessor Update
 
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Connecting the Coprocessor
To establish a connection between the PC and the CPU coprocessor, and select the download function proceed as follows:
Step
Action
1
Verify that the CPU is in STOP mode.
2
Disable the antivirus and firewall of your computer and enable them again once the module is updated.
3
Click Start → Programs → EcoStruxure Control Expert → OS Loader to launch OS Loader.
Result: The Welcome window is displayed.
4
Click Next.
Result: The Communication Protocol window is displayed.
5
Select the FTP communication driver and click Next.
Result: The Target window is displayed (the information displayed in the following example are for illustration purpose only):
6
In the Device Type dialog box, select Direct device.
7
In the Target Address dialog box, type the device IP address.
8
Click Connect to connect the PC to the CPU Ethernet coprocessor.
9
If requested, type the MAC address of the coprocessor module that is written in front of the CPU.
NOTE:
If your module is located remotely, you can get the MAC address by
  1. Pinging the module IP address.
  2. Using the arp -a command to display the physical MAC address of the module.
10
In the Devices dialog box, select the Ethernet port node to update.
11
Click Properties if you need to display the firmware version.
12
Click Next.
Result: The Operation window is displayed.
Selecting and Downloading the Firmware File
Do not interrupt the communication between the PC and the CPU Ethernet coprocessor while downloading a file because it can cause irreparable damage to the CPU.
NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
During the download:
  • Do not power OFF the CPU.
  • Do not power OFF the PC.
  • Do not shut down OS Loader.
  • Do not disconnect the communication cable.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
After connecting the CPU Ethernet coprocessor, proceed as follows to select and download the firmware file:
Step
Action
1
Select Download OS to device and click Browse.
2
Select the file to download into the CPU Ethernet coprocessor.
3
Click Next.
Result: The File and Device Info window displays information on the firmware file to download and the device connected:
Check the PC binary file version. The compatibility with the CPU Ethernet coprocessor firmware is indicated as follows: PC file is compatible with the CPU Ethernet firmware: It is indicated by a green tick between the File and Device dialog box. The transfer is allowed. PC file version is lower than the CPU Ethernet firmware version: It is indicated by a yellow tick between the File and Device dialog box. The transfer is allowed but it downgrades the module to an earlier version. PC file is not compatible with the CPU Ethernet firmware: It is indicated by a red tick between the File and Device dialog box and the Next button is grayed. The transfer is not allowed. Solve the incompatibility before proceeding with the next step.
4
Click Next.
Result: The Summary window is displayed.
5
Click Download.
Result: A popup window is displayed.
6
Click Yes to validate the information displayed and launch the transfer.
Result: The Progress window is displayed with the remaining time. The duration depends on the protocol used and the PC configuration.
7
In the Progress window, check if the download is completed.
Result: The SUCCESS message is displayed.
NOTE: If the SUCCESS message is not displayed, check each step and contact your local Schneider Electric office for assistance.
8
Click Close and exit OS Loader.
9
Checking the Firmware Version
The CPU Ethernet coprocessor firmware version can be read either using OS Loader software, or the CPU LCD display and keypad.
Checking the version using OS Loader with a CPU connected to the PC:
Step
Action
1
Verify that the CPU is in STOP mode.
2
Open OS Loader.
Result: The Welcome window is displayed.
3
Click Next.
Result: The Communication Protocol window is displayed.
4
Select the FTP communication driver and click Next.
Result: The Target window is displayed.
5
In the Device Type dialog box, select Direct device.
6
In the Target Address dialog box, type the device IP address.
7
Click Connect to connect the PC to the CPU Ethernet coprocessor.
8
If requested, type the MAC address of the coprocessor module that is written in front of the CPU.
NOTE: If your module is located remotely, you can get the MAC address by pinging the module IP address, then using the arp -a command to display the physical MAC address of the module.
9
In the Devices dialog box, select the Ethernet port node updated.
10
In the Devices dialog box, click Properties to check the firmware version.
11
Click Close and exit OS Loader.
Checking the version using the LCD display and keypad: