Rockwell Automation 2711-KTUY2KF User Manual
Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility
PanelView 1200 Series F and G
(Catalog No. 2711-KTUY2KF)
Instructions
Contents
Firmware Upgrade Utility
These instructions describe how to upgrade the firmware in PanelView
1200 Keypad and Touch Screen terminals Series F and G only. This
upgrade is for the following terminals:
2711-KA1 2711-TA4
2711-KA1X 2711-TA4X
2711-KC1 2711-TC1
2711-KC1X 2711-TC1X
2711-TA1 2711-TC4
2711-TA1X 2711-TC4X
The serial firmware upgrade utility allows you to download enhanced
firmware to any Series F or G PanelView 1200 Operator Terminal using a
personal computer and a download cable.
The utility can be used to upgrade both touc h screen and keypad versions of
the PanelView 1200 Operator Terminal. To download upgraded firmware,
you need:
•
Personal computer (286 minimum)
•
DOS operating system ver 5.0 or later (if running Windows 95, reboot in DOS mode)
•
3.5 inch floppy drive
•
serial port
•
download cable (2711-NC1) or equivalent
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PanelView 1200 Series F and G
Upgrade Utility Contents
Related Publications
The upgrade utility contains the following files:
File name Function
Download.exe Executable file for downloads used by the
upgrade utility. Do not run this file directly.
Upgrade.bat Batch file that initiates the proper firmware
upgrade based on the DOS command
entered.
Readme.txt Important information and notes. Make
sure you read this before using the utility.
Any information in the read.me file
supersedes the information provided in
these instructions.
Acc_func.bin Firmware file for keypad terminals.
Acc_tuch.bin Firmware file for touch screen terminals.
The following publications provide additional information that may assist
you if you have problems using the utility.
Publication Number
PanelView 1200 Operator Terminals User
Manual
Upload/Download Cable Installation Data 40061-093-01(D)
2711-812
PanelView 1200 Series F and G
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Connect the Upload/Download Cable
Prepare the PanelView 1200 Terminal
The upload/download cable (Catalog No. 2711-NC1) links the RS-232 port
on the terminal with a serial port (usually COM1 or COM2) on a personal
computer. Make sure the cable connectors are fully inserted and secure. If
you require more information refer to the PanelView 1200 Operator
Terminal user manual or installation data sheet provided with the upload/
download cable.
Before downloading firmware, you must first prepare the PanelView 1200
terminal for the download:
1. Set the Mode Select keyswitch to Configure mode.
2. Choose Serial Port on the Config uration Mode menu. Make sure that
the PanelView 1200 terminal serial port is set as follows:
Baud Rate: 9600
Parity: None
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Handshake Type: None
Important: If you need m ore informati on a bout cha nging se rial port value s
of the operator terminal, refer to the user manual (Publication 2711-812)
3. After changing/verifying the serial port settings, select Save & Edit
button to save these settings and return to the Configuration Mode menu.
4. Select Upload/Download from the Configuration Mode Menu.
The Upload/Download screen is displayed.
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