B&B Electronics MESP211D_T - Manual - Manual (Page 47)

Upgrading Firmware Vlinx MESP211 Modbus Gateway
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DOWNLOADING FIRMWARE FILES
The Firmware File list (second box) displays all firmware files in the firmware installation
folder. Only firmware that is compatible with the selected Modbus Gateway is available in
this list.
To download the latest firmware files from an FTP site on the Internet:
1. Click the Internet button at the bottom of the window.
The Vlinx Modbus Manager software connects to an FTP server on the Internet.
2. Click the Check for Updates button.
Progress Bar and Progress Box display information about and progress of the
download.
To download the latest firmware files from a file:
1. Click the Browse button to open an Open File dialog box.
2. Browse to the drive and folder containing the firmware file.
3. Select and download the file to the local firmware folder.
UPLOADING THE FIRMWARE TO THE MODBUS GATEWAY
To upgrade the firmware:
1. In the Modbus Gateway Selection drop down list, select the Modbus Gateway
to be upgraded.
2. In the Firmware Description drop down list, select the firmware to upload to
the Modbus Gateway.
3. Click the Upgrade button.
Progress Bar and Progress Box provides information on the progress of the
transfer.
4. In the Firmware File drop down list, select the firmware file to upload to the
Modbus Gateway.
5. Click Upgrade.
The Progress box and Progress bar display information on the upgrading process.
6. When the upgrade process is complete, click Close.