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ControlWave ExpressPAC Instruction Manual (CI-ControlWave EPAC)

personnel. Any damage to the unit resulting from improper
handling or incorrect service is not covered under the product
warranty agreement. If qualified personnel are not available, the
unit should be returned to the factory (with prior authorization)
for evaluation and repairs.

Caution

Harmful electrical potentials may still exist at the field wiring terminals
even though the ControlWave ExpressPAC power source may be
turned off or disconnected. Do not attempt to unplug termination
connectors or perform any wiring operations until you verify that all
associated power supply sources are turned off and/or disconnected.

Always turn off any external supply sources for externally powered I.O
circuits before you change any modules.

5.1 Upgrading Firmware

The ControlWave ExpressPAC ships from the factory with system
firmware already installed. If you need to upgrade the system firmware
(stored in Flash memory) to acquire new functionality or restore
firmware, you can use one of several methods.

System

Firmware

Downloader

Use this tool to download system firmware to an unattended remote
ControlWave ExpressPAC. To use this utility, you must set
CPU/System Controller board switch SW2-6 ON (the factory default
position).

Note

: For further information and detailed use instructions, refer to

Appendix J of the OpenBSI Utilities Manual (D5081).

LocalView

One of the standard OpenBSI utilities, LocalView requires OpenBSI
version 5.1 (or newer). If you have an older version of OpenBSI, use
HyperTerminal.

Note

: For further information and detailed use instructions, refer to the

Flash Mode section of Chapter 5 of the OpenBSI Utilities
Manual
(D5081).

HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal is a communications utility program included with
Microsoft® Windows® XP.

Notes:

 If you are using a version of OpenBSI older than 5.1, or do not have

OpenBSI software, you can only perform a firmware upgrade using
HyperTerminal.

 While HyperTerminal is included in Microsoft® Window® XP,

some newer versions of Window® do not include it.

5-2

Service & Troubleshooting

Revised Mar-2011