AMETEK ReFlex Firmware Updates User Manual

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ReFlex Power™ Firmware Updates

Document No. M380570-01 Rev B • 1/23/2009

PURPOSE

Provide instructions for updating firmware on all ReFlex PowerTM modules.

Review this procedure carefully before attem pting the upda te.

CAUTION

BACKGROUND

ReFlex PowerTM modules, including the ReFlex PowerTM Controller (RFPC), Low Power DC (LPDC), High Power DC (HPDC),
AC Power Supply (ACPS), Low P owe r/High P owe r Acti ve L oads (LPAL/HPA L), a nd Fixed Power DC (FPDC) contain embed ded
firmware in Flash Memory. The release of ReFlex Power
through firmware updates.

PROCEDURE

1. On the Internet, go to http://www.programmablepower.com/go/rfp_downloads.

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includes periodic pre-planned feature enhancements implemented

2. In the Software section, click the downloadable for Firmware Update Ex ecutable.

3. An RFP Upgrader zip file will pop up; this zip file contains the update Image files, installation programs and instructions.

If the folder is empty, the files may not be available; contact the AMETEK Customer Care Department at

[e-mail] to receive the files.

4. Save this zip and extract the contents to an approp riate location on yo ur computer.

5. Follow the instruction documents ca refully.

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PDATE IMAGE FILES

The update Image files contain two types of files “.rbf” and “.bin” files. Below are typical names of the image files. The names
define the type of module, the destination partition and firmware version. The Destination partition defines where the files will be
physically loaded in firmware during the update.

DC:

FPGA Image A: DC_FPGA1_2_000_000.rbf

This is the DC module Field Programmable Gat e Array Image 1 version 2.000.0 00.

FPGA Image B: DC_FPGA2_2_000_000.rbf

This is the DC module Field Programmable Gat e Array Im age 2, version 2. 000.000.

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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Personal Computer – Pentium 4 with Network Interface Card, Windows XP, or Vista (XP 2000 98Se Optional) Operating Sy stem.
Before you start, review the following summary of update steps. All of these steps will be covered in more detail later in the

procedure:

1. Verify firmware version numbers for all RF PC, DC and AC module s to determine whi ch modules n eed to be upd ated.

2. Remove any RFPC modules with versions olde r than 0.073 from chassis.

3. Remove any DC modules with versions older than 0.066 from chassis.

4. Remove any Fixed DC power modules with version s older than 0.004 f rom cha ssis.

5. Proceed with upgrading the remaining modul e(s) as needed.

Note: At some point the older modules that were removed have to be updated. These older versions are not capable of field
updating and must be returned to the AMETEK factory. To return these older modules for update submit an RMA request form
on our website at the link below or phon e 800-733-5427 (press 2 on ce message starts).

http://www.programmablepower.com/support/support_rma.htm

STEP 1: FIRMWARE VERIFICATION

You can use your own software to determine the current firmware or use the Enet test.exe utility that was shipped with ReFlex

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Power
number that is returned in the IDN response string.

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For information on module addressing, refer to the ReFlex Power™ Quick Start Guide, P/N M380056-04, Module Location

Identification (Address)

. Using the *IDN[n]? Command, where [n] is the module’s location identification (address)1; note the software version

Example:

Elgar

Enter SCPI commands in this field,
e.g., *IDN[n]?.

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If you are using the ENetTest software open the software by doubl e clicking the ENet Test Icon

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If you are unfamiliar with the EnetTest utility see the ReFlex Power
Click the Connect/Disconnect button, and when the field to the left of the Clear button turns white, type the *IDN? Commands

and tap Enter.
In the example above

*IDN? returned information on the controller module: the Elgar RFP-C1LAN-000-1F00, serial number 0719A02426, firmware
version is 1.001.009 (Note in this example the module ne eds to be updated.)

*IDN1? returned information on the power supply module in Address 1 (Slot 1 of the Mainframe): the
Elgar RFP-D1065-5A1-2D00, serial number 0719A02367, firmware version is 2.000.004 (Note that this module does not
need to be updated.)

*IDN2? Returned information on the power supply module in Address 2 (Slot 2 of the Mainframe): the Elgar RFP-D1016­021-2D00, serial number 0714A02233 and the firmware version is 1.000.086 (Note in this example the module needs to be
updated.)

Quick Reference Guide, P/N M380056-04.

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AUTION: FIRMWARE VERSIONS

On older systems watch for firm ware versio ns that start at .0 they may not be able to b e updated. See the exam ples below:
If *IDN8? returns Elgar,RFP-DC1065005-000,0 608A02833,.066, then t he Firmware level i s .066.
The minimum level for a ReFlex Power

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power supply module is .065. If the module is .064 or an earlier version it CANNOT

participate in the update process.
The minimum level for the ReFlex Power

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controller module is 0.056. If the controller module is 0.055 or an earlier version it

CANNOT be used in the update process.

STEPS 2, 3, AND 4: REMOVE MODULES THAT CANNOT USE THIS UPDATE PROCEDURE

The modules that do not meet the update requirements MUST BE REMOVED from the ReFlex PowerTM System. With the
power off, loosen the retaining screw and slide the modules out about 2 inches or remove them completely. If they remain, the
update process will fail (with unwanted results!).

Modules should only be updated one module type at a ti me. Ma ke sure th at the correct mo dule address i s se lect ed f or th e file(s )
to be downloaded. If the wrong file is downloaded, factory servicing wil l be required; the module will not operate correctly.

STEP 5: UPGRADING THE MODULES

Copy the UpdateRFP.exe file to the computer hard drive. Then create a short cut to the desktop. Start the UpdateRFP PC
program by double clicking on the icon (see bel ow).

A screen similar to the one below will appear.

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Note: It is recommended that the controller module be updated last when upgrading a system. The reason is that once the
controller is updated, the system will need to be resta rted befo re the u pdat e of other mod ules ca n contin ue. T hi s will eli min ate an
unnecessary restart.

IMPORTANT: Be familiar with the file names to avoid selecti ng the wrong files.

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FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE

Make sure the IP address of the RFPC is entered in th e Host : field as sh own below (Def ault is 172.16.1. 201).

Select the ‘Destination Partition(s) and then Browse to t he Image file(s) to do wnload’.

Make SURE you have select ed the corr ect entrie s before clicking O pen.
Depending on the update not all partition fi elds will be us ed.
Make sure that the “.rbf” files go into the correct image partitions and the correct “.bin” into the R/O file system partition. An

example of the structure is shown in the fol lowing image:

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Factory service will be needed if incorrect files are loaded to th e module.

CAUTION

Enter the correct Desti natio n Chassi s and Module (s).

Click the “Update” button under the Autom atic Comman ds group.

The following message should appear; when ready click OK.

Your selections will automatically be validated then the download process will start.
During the update the BUS light on the module(s) will go from solid to off when addressed and the NET light on the controller will

flash.

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The status message window at the bottom of the screen will show progress of the update.

When the procedure is complete, the BUS light on the target module(s) will be flas hing and the cont rolle r NET and LAN lights will
be off.

Wait for the process to finish. Interrupti ng the process during a do wnload
can result in the module needing to be returned for factory service..

CAUTION

After an initial “Update” process additional modules can be updated with the U Connect and Download buttons.

At this point, all of the non-controller module’s BUS LEDS will be “ON”, signifying that they are in download mode and have not
been programmed yet.

Click the “U Connect” button in the Manual Control Comman ds area.
Wait for the “Download” button to become active, click it. The file types will be validated, if they are valid and you have selected

the correct files, click “yes”, and otherwise cli ck “no”.

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When a ReFlex Power

Module’s Flash programming is complete the BUS and Fault (RED ) LEDs will flas h alternately at about

4 Hz.
The next module(s) can now be programmed by changing the Destination Module Channel number (and files if needed) and

clicking the “U Connect” button.
When RFPC Flash programming is complete, the BUS & FAULT (RED) LEDs will alternately flash at about 4 Hz, then cycle

power to restart the system. Use the *IDN[n] comm and to verify that the modul es have the updated versi on.

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Elgar

Elgar

Please contact AMETEK Customer Care at

[e-mail] if you have any questions.

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