Basler Electric DECS-250N - Manual (Page 153)

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DECS-250N BESTCOMSPlus ® Software
the front panel by navigating to Metering > Status > Alarms. When communications are
functioning properly, there should be no active AEM or CEM Communications Failure alarms.
5. Connect to the DECS-250N through the USB or Ethernet port if not already connected.
6. Select Upload Device Files from the Communication pull-down menu.
7. You will be asked to save the current settings file. Select Yes or No.
8. When the Basler Electric Device Package Uploader screen (Figure 123) appears, click on the
Open button to browse for the device package you have received from Basler Electric. The
Package Files along with File Details are listed. Place a check in the boxes next to the individual
files you want to upload.
Figure 123. Basler Electric Device Package Uploader
9. Click on the Upload button and the Proceed with Device Upload screen will appear. Select Yes or
No.
10. After selecting Yes, the DECS-250N Selection screen will appear. Select either USB or Ethernet.
11. After file(s) have been uploaded, click the Close button on the Basler Electric Device Package
Uploader screen and disconnect communication to the DECS-250N.
Upgrading Firmware in the DECS-250N
The following procedure is used to upgrade firmware in the DECS-250N. This must be completed after
upgrading firmware in any expansion modules.
1. Remove the DECS-250N from service. Refer to the appropriate site schematics to ensure that all
steps have been taken to properly and completely de-energize the DECS-250N.
2. Apply only control power to the DECS-250N.
3. Connect to the DECS-250N with BESTCOMSPlus. Check the firmware Application Version on
the General Settings > Device Info screen.
4. Select Upload Device Files from the Communication pull-down menu. You do not have to be
connected to the DECS-250N at this time. Save settings when prompted, if desired.
5. Open the desired device package file (decs-250.bef).
6. Check the box for DECS-250N Firmware. Note the version number of the DECS-250N firmware;
this is the version that will be used to set the Application Version in the settings file in a later step.