Rockwell Automation AutoMax ControlNet Communication Interface Module - Manual (Page 74)

Page 74 AutoMax ControlNet Module
Publication number DSMBCN-UM001B-EN-P February 2003
2. When the AutoMax is powering up, the 7-segment LED flashes
some numbers, then displays ‘.b’ for 4 seconds. While it shows ‘.b’,
press the exclamation mark (!) key in your communication software
to tell the MBCN that you want to download firmware.
3. The 7-segment display changes to ‘A’ to tell you the MBCN is in
system configuration mode. The commands available are:
LoadFW to load a new firmware module into flash
LoadPGA to load a new PGA module into flash
Ver to display the current firmware version numbers
Run to exit System Configuration mode
Help to display available commands
To load a new firmware module:
1. Type
LoadFW ,
(or
LoadSSF
for versions before 1.10) and the MBCN
responds with the message
Start Your XMODEM Send, Ctrl-X to Cancel
2. Initiate an Xmodem send of the MBCN firmware file 423627-
5A.FW (formerly RECNET.SSF) using your communication
software.
3. When the download is complete, the MBCN asks if you want to
program the new firmware into flash. Enter ‘y’ to confirm.
4. When the firmware has been programmed into flash, use the Ver
command to confirm that the version number is correct.
5. Use the Run command to exit System Configuration mode and
resume normal operation. The MBCN resumes its normal startup
sequence and finally displays a ‘7’.
6. If you load a new firmware module, you should resend the I/O
configuration and set the network parameters and schedule.
To load a new PGA module:
1. Type
LoadPGA
, (or
LoadSSP
for versions before 1.10) and the MBCN
responds with the message
Start Your XMODEM Send, Ctrl-X to Cancel
2. Initiate an Xmodem send of the MBCN firmware file 423627-
4A.PGA (formerlyCN_RELI.SSP) using your communication
software.
3. When the download is complete, the MBCN asks if you want to
program the new firmware into flash. Enter ‘y’ to confirm.
4. When the firmware has been programmed into flash, the MBCN
displays the message