KROHNE Summit 8800 Vol 1 - Manual (Page 119)

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SUMMIT 8800 FIRMWARE 11
Figure 141 Firmware illustration
11 .1 .2 Firmware Versions
First Digit Major Revision that affects Compatibility of Software with Configuration data, most likely
used when new software features are added or hardware features are added.
Second Digit Minor Revision that affects Compatibility of software with Configuration data, most likely
used when major modifications are made to existing software or hardware features.
Third Digit Bug fix revision, compatibility with any existing configurations or set ups is not affected
by such changes.
Forth Digit Bug fix revision to existing bug fix revision, again compatibility with any existing configu-
ration or set up is not affected by this change type.
Example of coding: 34.2.0.1
Major revision 34, minor revision 2 which includes minor bug fixes revision 1
11 .2 Installation
11 .3 Use of the wizard
The flow computer engineering team are constantly working hard to add new function and fea-
tures based on application, systems, projects, and customer requirements including improving
the current functionalities and operation of the SUMMIT 8800.
With these added features, new firmware is created every 4 months which the user upon re-
quest can receive and upload into their SUMMIT 8800 whilst the field.
With every update, a set of firmware and PLD (programmable logic device) files are created.
The upgrading of the SUMMIT 8800 flow computer is easy in these few simple steps.
NOTE: It is advisable the PLD updates are only performed by specialist and in extreme cases.
Please contact KROHNE Oil & Gas for further instructions.