Detcon 1600A-N1P - Manual (Page 32)

1600A-N1P
5.6 Firmware Upgrade
The 1600A-N1P is capable of firmware upgrades for both the PLC and touch screen device. Upgrades will be
performed by the user. The following components are needed to perform firmware upgrades:
• ProSave Software (Download free from http://www.siemens.com )
• S7-200 USB PPI cable
• S7-200 Memory cartridge
• DB9 Gender Changer
PLC Memory
Cartridge
Communications
module on underside
of top plate
Cable from
communications
module toTouch
Screen 9Pin male
cable connection
Figure 31 PLC Cartridge and Touch Screen cable
Figure 31
5.6.1 Touch Screen Upgrade
Procedure:
1. Disconnect blue DB9 cable from Communications Module attached to underside of top plate (See
for cable location).
2. Connect the USB/PPI cable to the DB9 connector and the USB end of the USB/PPI cable to a PC or
laptop.
3. From the touch screen display, switch to transfer mode by selecting:
Program Menu ► Screen Utilities ► Transfer
4. Open ProSave software on PC or laptop:
Start ► All Programs ► Simatic ► ProSave ► ProSave
5. Click on the “General” tab.
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