Firmware Upgrade
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Use the Control Expert OS Loader to upgrade the firmware on the 140 NOP 850 00 Ethernet communication module. OS Loader was installed on your PC when you installed Control Expert. (The minimum required version of OS Loader is V7.0. The compatible version is included with your copy of Control Expert.)
A complete firmware upgrade includes the installation of these discrete files:
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:
NOTE: These instructions assume that you are familiar with Control Expert. For more information about the OS Loader, refer to EcoStruxure™ Control Expert, OS Loader, User Manual.
Upgrade Procedure
Follow these steps to upgrade either the firmware kernel or the firmware exec.
NOTE:
  • Before performing the firmware upgrade procedure, check whether the module’s FTP service is enabled, and if it is not, enable it.
  • Schneider Electric recommends 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.
  • Interruption to power or communications during the firmware upgrade process can disrupt the upgrade. If that happens, restart the module. The module firmware will return to its original version.
Step
Action
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1
Connect the PC that is running the Control Expert OS Loader directly to one of the module ports.
Available ports:
  • ETH 1 or ETH 2 when configured as an extended network port
  • 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 the FTP Address of the 140 NOP 850 00 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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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:
NOTE: During the firmware upgrade, the communications with the 140 NOP 850 00 module are interrupted. After the hold up time expires, the modules return to their fallback state.
Hot Standby
Use these steps to upgrade the 140 NOP 850 00 firmware in Hot Standby configurations:
Step
Action
1
Use the preceding instructions to upgrade the firmware for the 140 NOP 850 00 in the standby rack.
NOTE: During the firmware upgrade, the communications with the 140 NOP 850 00 module in the primary rack are not interrupted.
2
When the firmware on the 140 NOP 850 00 in the standby rack is upgraded, perform a manual switch-over that gives the newly upgraded standby rack the role of primary rack.