Fuses, Firmware updates – AMETEK MX15 Series User Manual
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User Manual - Rev M
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7.6 Fuses
FUSE #
FUNCTION
FUSE VALUE
CI #
F1, F2, F3
AC mains input, 208 - 240V.
60A
270247
F1, F2, F3
AC mains input, 400 - 480V
35A
270244
F1
Power Module PFC Fuse
70A
270233
F1
– F8
AMP Heat Sink Fuses
30A
270168
Table 7-2: MX Fuse Ratings
7.7 Firmware Updates
All MX15 Series units support firmware updates over the RS232C interface.
7.7.1
Requirements
This section provides basic instructions for updating firmware on MX series AC power sources.
The following items are required to download new firmware:
A copy of the new firmware in HEX format. Typically named “cic920rn.nn.hex” where
“n.nn” represents the revision of the firmware. The file may be downloaded from the
AMETEK Programmable Power website
or may have
been distributed through email. If the file is archived to a zip, it must be unzipped to its
original HEX format (.hex extension) before it can be used.
The FlashLoaderComm utility program is what is used to install new firmware. This
Windows program can be downloaded from the AMETEK Programmable Power website
under MX Series Downloads.
A Windows XP/7 PC with available RS232 serial port (COM port).
A RS232
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serial cable, P/N 7000-263-2. This cable is provided in the MX15 Series ship
kit. If lost, refer to the MX Series programming manual (PN 7003-961) for cable pin-out
information or contact customer service (
) to order a
replacement.
7.7.2
Download Instructions
Copy both FlashLoaderComm.exe and cic920rn.nn.hex files to a temporary folder on your PC. If
the FlashLoaderComm.exe was downloaded from the CI web site, it will have to be installed.
This is a self-extracting program installation. Just double click on the exe file to perform the
installation and follow the user prompts.
Cic920rn.nn.exe is the hex file that contains the firmware update. The n.nn will be the revision
number of the firmware. The hex file may be distributed as a WinZip archive with a .zip
extension. In that case, unzip the .zip file to its native .hex format before attempting to upgrade
the MX15 unit.
Please record the revision of the previous firmware before the update for reference. The
firmware revision is displayed during power up sequence of the MX15 AC source.
Connect the 7000-263-2 RS232 cable (9 pin to 9 pin) between the power source and an available
COM port of the PC.
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The GPIB interface cannot be used for this purpose, as the Flash boot loader is a small resident
program that does not support GPIB communications.