5 performing a software update – KACO Powador 30.0 - 60.0 TL3 User Manual
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Configuration and Operation
Operating Instructions for Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN
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8.5
Performing a software update
You can update the software of the inverter to a new version using the integrated USB interface. Use a FAT32-format-
ted USB stick to do this. Do not use any storage media with an external power supply (for example: an external hard
disk).
NOTE
Ensure that the power supply of the AC and DC sides is active. It is only possible to update all compo-
nents of the inverter to the most current software version in this operating state.
CAUTION
Damage to the inverter
The update can fail if the power supply is interrupted during the update process. Parts of the
software or of the inverter itself can then be damaged.
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Never disconnect the DC and AC power supply during a software update.
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Do not remove the USB stick during a software update.
Preparing for the software update
1.
Download the software update fi le from the KACO web site and store it on your hard disk.
2. Extract the update fi le (.ZIP) completely onto the USB stick.
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Perform software update.
Performing the software update
↻ Prepare for the software update.
↻ Ensure the supply of DC and AC power.
3. Connect the USB stick to the inverter.
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The message “Confi guration found. Would you like to load it?” appears on the display.
4. If you would like to perform the update, select the "Yes" button.
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The inverter begins the update.
The update can take several minutes. The "Operating" LED fl ashes during the update process. The inverter may
restart several times. The update has been imported in full once the "Confi guration found. Load? message appears
again. Select "No" and confi rm using the Enter key. The inverter then returns to feed-in mode. You can check to see if
the update was successful in the menu:
Displaying the software version
Open the Information / Software Version menu.
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The inverter will display the versions and checksums of the software that is currently loaded.