Schneider Electric Multi-Loader user manual [EN]

Multi-Loader

User manual

VW3 A8 121

03/2011

www.schneider-electric.com

BBV48778

Contents

Important information __________________________________________________________________________________________ 4

Before you begin _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5

Documentation structure _______________________________________________________________________________________ 6

Setup procedure _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7

Introduction _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8

Receipt of the Multi-Loader _____________________________________________________________________________________ 9

Presentation _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Description of the HMI _____________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Description of the status Bar. ________________________________________________________________________________ 12

Connecting the Multi-Loader ___________________________________________________________________________________ 13

Connection to a PC _______________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Connection to a drive ______________________________________________________________________________________ 14
Connection to the graphic terminal (VW3A1101) _________________________________________________________________ 15
Compatibility ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 15

Configuration transfers ________________________________________________________________________________________ 16

Loading a configuration from a device and more. ________________________________________________________________ 16
Transferring the configuration to a device and more. (use Quick Store) _______________________________________________ 17

Multi-Loader menus __________________________________________________________________________________________ 18

Multi-Loader main menu ___________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Action: Store configuration from Multi-Loader to device ___________________________________________________________ 19
Action: Load configuration from device to Multi-Loader ____________________________________________________________ 20
Action: Update device using Multi-Loader ______________________________________________________________________ 21
Quick Store mode ________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Supervision _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Parameter settings: Batteries ________________________________________________________________________________ 24
Parameter settings: Diagnostics _____________________________________________________________________________ 25
Parameter settings: Password _______________________________________________________________________________ 27
Parameter settings: Display _________________________________________________________________________________ 28

Updating device application ____________________________________________________________________________________ 29

Compatibility ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
Transferring the device update file ____________________________________________________________________________ 30

Updating the Multi-Loader tool __________________________________________________________________________________ 31

Downloads _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 32

SoMove software _________________________________________________________________________________________ 32
Device update file ________________________________________________________________________________________ 32
Multi-Loader updated file ___________________________________________________________________________________ 32

Lists of faults codes __________________________________________________________________________________________ 33

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Important information

The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists, which will result in
personal injury if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

NOTICE

Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, or maintain
it. The following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call
attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in death, serious injury or
equipment damage.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in injury or equipment
damage.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage.

PLEASE NOTE

The word "drive" as used in this manual refers to the controller portion of the adjustable speed drive as defined by NEC.

Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. No respon­sibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this product.

© 2011 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved.

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Before you begin

Read and understand these instructions before performing any procedure with this product.

DANGER

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• Read and understand this manual before installing or operating the Multi-loader.

• Any changes made to a device using the Multi-loader must be performed by qualified personnel.

• Read and understand the device manuals before you load or duplicate the Configuration from one device to another device.

• Ensure that you select the Configuration suitable for your application

• Before you load a new product firmware, read and understand the procedure "transferring the device update file" described on page 30

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

.

DANGER

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

• Read and understand this manual before using the Multi-Loader. Operation of the Multi-Loader must be performed by qualified
personnel.

• Read and understand the installation and programming manuals applicable to the drive that you are using with the Multi-Loader.
Installation, adjustment, repair, and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.

• The user is responsible for compliance with all international and national electrical code requirements with respect to grounding the
equipment.

• Many parts in this drive, including the printed circuit boards, operate at the line voltage. DO NOT TOUCH. Use only electrically insulated
tools.

• DO NOT touch unshielded components or terminal strip screw connections with voltage present.

• DO NOT short across terminals PA/+ and PC/- or across the DC bus capacitors.

• Install and close all covers before applying power or starting and stopping the drive.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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Documentation structure

The following Multi-Loader documents are also available on www.schneider-electric.com.

Simplified manual

This manual is a simplified version of the user manual. It is delivered with the Multi-Loader.

User manual

This manual describes how to connect, configure and update the Multi-Loader.

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Setup procedure

1. Receive and inspect the Multi-Loader

Check that the reference printed on the label is the same as that on the

purchase order.

Remove the Multi-Loader from its packaging and check that it has not

been damaged in transit.

2. Connect the Multi-Loader (see page 13)

v To a PC

v To a device

3. Duplicate device configurations (see

page 16

v Load a configuration onto the Multi-Loader

v Transfer a configuration to a device

v Transfer a configuration to several devices (Quick

Store)

and 17)

4. Multi-Loader menus
(see page 18

)

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Introduction

A) The device's configuration file is copied to the Multi-Loader's SD card. See the procedure on page 16.

B) The configuration file is generated by SoMove then transferred to the Multi-Loader's SD card. See the procedure on page 16

.

1) The user selects and then transfers the configuration file from the Multi-Loader to the device. See the procedure on page 17

.(Step

1 to 3)

2) Once the initial transfer is complete, the user can use Quick Store mode, which allows the Multi-Loader to load the same update file
on several devices in succession. (See page 17

Step 1 to 4)

Duplicating or generating configuration files

A) Configuration duplicated

B) Configuration generated

2) Transfer to several

1) Transfer to one device

SoMove

devices using Quick Store

1) The user downloads the device's specific update file.

2) The user transfers the device's firmware update file from the PC
to the Multi-Loader's SD card. See "Connection to a PC" on page 13

.

3) The user selects and then transfers the product's firmware update
file from the Multi-Loader to the drive. See the procedure on page 30

.

4) Once the initial transfer is completed, the user can use Quick
Store mode, which allows the Multi-Loader to load the same
updated file on several devices.

Updating device firmware

2) Transfer the update file

3) Transfer

1) Download the
device's firmware
update file

4) Transfer via Quick
Store

The Multi-Loader is a standalone tool for transferring configuration files to devices with their power on or off.

• The Multi-Loader is used to set device parameters by loading a configuration file onto the device(s). (Devices must have the same
reference. A consistency check is performed before the data transfer). On some devices the parameters can be set with them still in
their box or before they are powered up.

- This portable tool has been designed to load up to fifty devices a day and has a battery life of six days. However, this depends
on the transfer time, the size of the configuration files and other parameters associated with the settings for the Multi-Loader and
the connected devices.

- It can configure ten drives in less than five minutes.

- The Multi-Loader can provide the power supply for certain devices if they are turned off during the transfer.

• The Multi-Loader is also a firmware update tool.

-The "Password FW" mode can be used to help protect against incorrect operation by means of a password. See the "Password

FW" menu on page

27.

All representations of the ATV12 drive throughout this document are given by way of example only to symbolize a device. Please refer to
the device compatibility tables on pages 15

and 29.

All bold blue text in the manual (e.g. "Main menu / Action") corresponds to the messages displayed on the Multi-Loader screen.

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Receipt of the Multi-Loader

Product reference:

Check that the product reference printed on the label is the same as that on the delivery note. This should also correspond with the number
on the purchase order.

Contents of the Multi-Loader box (VW3A8121)

Check that the Multi-Loader box contains the following:

• 1 x Multi-Loader

• 4 x LR6 (AA) batteries

• 1 x SD card

• 1 x standard USB type A to Mini-B cable

• 1 x RJ45 (RJ45/RJ45) cable

• 1 x RJ45 female/female adapter (VW3A1105)

• 1 x carry case

• 1 x simplified manual (English and French)

• 1 x impact resistant cover

Available as an option

• Multi-Loader Cordset (VW3A8126)

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Receipt of the Multi-Loader

27.4 mm / 1.09 In

65 mm / 2.6 In

181.51 mm / 7.26 In

Presentation

Figure 1

Weight

250 grams (including batteries)

Data storage

One SD card is supplied with the Multi-Loader. Any standard SD card (not SDHC card) is compatible with the tool.

Language

The menus are in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian or Spanish.

Power supplies

Two options are available for powering the Multi-Loader:

1) With internal power supply:

• 4 x LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries (batteries included)

• NiMh rechargeable batteries (batteries and charger not included)

2) With external power supply :

• USB type A to Mini-B cable direct on the PC power supply

Battery life

Depending on the type of batteries used, the Multi-Loader can transfer up to 300 configuration files.

Power save feature

To prolong battery life, a standby function is activated within a programmable time delay; the Multi-Loader is reactivated by pressing the
ON/OFF button. (See the display parameters menu on page 28
Connection to a powered-up PC or device can also help conserve battery power, as the power supply from the connected device takes over
from the batteries.

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Receipt of the Multi-Loader

D

A

B C

E

F

G

H

K

L

I

J

Description of the HMI

Figure 2

Letter Description Comments

A

B

C RJ11 connector with label cover This connector is reserved for Schneider Electric product support.

D

E Battery compartment The Multi-Loader can take normal batteries or rechargeable batteries.

F ON/OFF button Press for 2 seconds to turn the tool on or off.

G

H Screen The screen comprises 2 lines of 16 characters. (see page 12)

K Up arrow key For menu navigation.

L Down arrow key For menu navigation.

Mini-B USB connector The connection between the Multi-Loader (USB Mini-B type) and the PC

(USB type A) is via a 1 m (3.28 feet) USB type A to Mini-B cable.

RJ 45 connector The connection between the Multi-Loader and the device is via a RJ45

cable to load and transfer configuration files or updated application

SD card slot The SD card receives and stores the files. One SD card is supplied with

the Multi-Loader.

Quick Store key Press this key to transfer data from the Multi-Loader to the device after

I ESC key Returns to the previous screen.

J ENT key Confirms the parameter selection or cancels messages.

an initial transfer.

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Receipt of the Multi-Loader

Status
Bar section 1

Line 2

Line 1

Status
Bar section 2

Status
Bar section 3

Status
Bar section 4

Battery full

Battery 75%

Battery 25%

Battery low (less
then 20%)

Battery 50%

Status
Bar section 1

Status
Bar section 2

Status
Bar section 3

Status
Bar section 4

Multi-Loader is
sending 5VDC to
device

Multi-Loader is

sending 10VDC

to device

Multi-Loader is

getting 10V input

from device

Multi-Loader is

connected to PC

Multi-Loader is
connected to
USB Power
supply

Multi-Loader is

running on

Battery power

Multi-Loader is
running on USB
power

Multi-Loader is
running on RJ45
power

Description of the status Bar.

The drawings below show names and functions of main parts display.

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Connecting the Multi-Loader

A: USB type A connector B: USB Mini-B type connector

SD card reader

Figure 3 Figure 4

This section describes the various ways of connecting the Multi-Loader.

Connection to a PC

There are two ways of storing files on the SD card:

- Insert the SD card in the Multi-Loader and connect the Multi-Loader to the PC with the standard USB type A to Mini-B cable (see
Figure 3 below) . The Multi-Loader is power supply by the PC.

Or

- Insert the SD card in the SD card reader on the PC (see Figure 4 below)

A

B

For both these methods, the SD card is recognized as an external storage device; no driver is required. The SD card operates in Windows
Explorer using the same copy/paste actions as any standard external storage medium.

Note:

• The PC must be on and operational before connecting the Multi-Loader to avoid an incorrect start up of the PC.

• The SD card must not be removed when the Multi-Loader is on and a transfer is in progress. Otherwise, data on the SD card may be
lost.

• The file name can have 32 characters and the special characters are forbidden.

• The following priority rules come into play when the Multi-Loader is connected to a PC:

- If no transfer is in progress between the Multi-Loader and the drive, the connection to the drive is ignored and the Multi-Loader is
detected by the PC.

- If a transfer is in progress between the Multi-Loader and the drive, the user has to wait until the transfer is complete. The Multi­Loader should be reconnect to the pc for can be detected.

- If the Multi-Loader is connected to the PC without a SD card, it is necessary to disconnect the Multi-Loader before inserting SD
card to be recognized by the PC as an external storage device.

- If the Multi-Loader is connected to the PC without a SD card, it is power supply by the PC. Insert the SD card to be recognized
by the Multi-Loader, you can transfer configuration file.

Source of configuration files

There are two ways of managing configuration files:

- If a device's configuration is to be duplicated, it is copied to another device via the Multi-Loader. See "Loading a configuration
from device" on page

- If the configuration file is generated by SoMove software, it must then be transferred to the Multi-Loader's SD card. See
"Downloads" on page

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16 and "Configuration transfers" on page 17

32 and "Connection to a PC" above.

Connecting the Multi-Loader

The drive is in its packaging

When the drive is off, the Multi-Loader is powered

The drive is mounted, wired, and powered-up
or

the drive is power on

When the drive is on, the Multi-Loader is powered by the drive via the RJ45 cable.

Connection to a drive

There are three ways of transferring configuration files.

Note: When the drive is in its box, the Multi-Loader Cordset option can be used for quicker and easier in-box connection (no locking tab on
the connector), thus speeding up the transfer and keeping the packaging intact.

DANGER

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH - EXPOSURE TO ENERGIZED PARTS

• Adhere to NFPA 70E guidelines when using the Multi-Loader.

• The Multi-Loader is to be used only by qualified personnel as defined in NFPA 70E

• Read and understand the manuals for the applicative drive before accessing the communication port of the drive.

• Ensure that the RJ45 cable is not damaged

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Schneider Electric recommends that all power from the drive and enclosures housing the drive is disconnected before performing this
procedure. If you choose not to follow this recommendation, you must adhere to NFPA 70E guidelines.

1. Remove all power from the drive and all enclosures housing the drive and wait 15 minutes to allow the DC bus of the drive to
discharge.

2. Insert the Multi-Loader's communication cable into the drive's RJ45 communication port. Refer to the drive's installation manual for
more information about how to perform this task.

3. Install and close all covers and doors before applying power to the drive. The drive must be powered on before performing an upload or
download.

4. Perform the desired transfer.

5. Upon completing the transfer, remove all power from the drive and the enclosures housing the drive and wait 15 minutes to allow the DC
bus of the drive to discharge.

6. Remove the Multi-Loader communication cable from the drive.

7. Install and close all covers and doors before reapplying power to the drive.

8. Confirm that the correct program is in the drive.

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Connecting the Multi-Loader

Connection to the graphic terminal (VW3A1101)

The Multi-Loader can be connected to the graphic terminal via its RJ45 female/female adapter (VW3A1105). This adapter is needed for
updating the graphic terminal.

Configuration transfers

Compatibility

The table below shows the devices that are compatible with the Multi-Loader. It shows which type of file can be transferred depending on
the state of the device.

The Multi-Loader can be used to:

• Transfer configuration ("*.cfg") files via the RJ45 cable supplied with the Multi-Loader or using the Multi-Loader Cordset option
(VW3A8126).

Device Power on Power off

ATV12

ATV212

ATV32

ATV312

Lexium 32

ATV31

ATV71

ATV61

 Device compatible with the Multi-Loader tool

 



 











Note: When transferring files, devices must have the same reference. Any incompatibility will prompt an message "Wrong

reference Fault" and the transfer operation will not be done. (See the table of detected fault on page 25

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Configuration transfers

Main menu
Action

->

ENT

Device -> MLD

LoadFrmDxx?

Action Config
Device -> MLD

LoadFrmDxx?

<<<<

LoadFrmDxx?

<<<<<<<<

LoadFrmDxx?

<<<<<<<<<<<<

Load config
Successfu

l

Replace

LoadFrmDxx?

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

MLD

Device

Action Config

1

2

Are there

more

99 files on the

card ?

Yes No

Loading a configuration from a device and more.

This procedure allows the user to retrieve a configuration file ("file.cfg") from a device and load it onto the Multi-Loader's SD card.

STEP Actions

1

2

Note 1: The file will be stored in a folder (folder name is the first 5 letters of the device ID) kept in a directory called ‘LoadFrmDev’

located at root.

Note 2: Loading a configuration from an ATV61/71 device with option board could generate, a short time, the display of [Incorrect

config.] (CFF) fault on the device during the operation.

• Turn the Multi-Loader on using the ON/OFF button "F" (see page 11).

• Connect the Multi-Loader to the device using the RJ45 cable (see page 14

).

• Press "ENT" when the screen displays Main menu / Action.

• Select the Action Config / Device -> MLD menu using the arrow keys and press "ENT".

• Device -> MLD / LoadFromDevice appears on the screen. Press ENT until the transfer starts.

• Load Config Successful: The configuration has been loaded successfully onto the Multi-Loader;
disconnect the RJ45 cable from the device. The device configuration file ("file.cfg") is now loaded onto the
Multi-Loader's SD card.

• Pressing "ENT" returns the user to the "Action Config" menu.

• For another loading configuration into the Multi-Loader, repeat the step 1 and step 2.

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Configuration transfers

MLD -> Device
Filename1

MLD -> Device

Filename

2

MLD -> Devic e

Filename N

Action Config
MLD -> Device

FilenameX
>>>>

FilenameX
>>>>>>>>

FilenameX
>>>>>>>>>>>>

Store config
Successful

Main menu

Action

EN

T

ENT

EN

T

EN

T

ENT

ENT

Store config
Successful

Store config
Successful

Store config
Successful

Store config
Successful

1

2

3

4

Device 3

Device 4

Device n

Transferring the configuration to a device and more. (use Quick Store)

DANGER

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• Read and understand this manual before installing or operating the Multi-Loader.

• Any changes made to a device using the Multi-Loader must be performed by qualified personnel.

• Read and understand the device manuals before you load or duplicate the Configuration from one device to another device.

• Ensure that you select the Configuration suitable for your application

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

This procedure allows the user to select the configuration file to be transferred to the device and use the Quick Store function (see page

22

) to duplicate configurations.

The user must already have:

- Loaded the device configuration file (*.cfg) onto the Multi-Loader (see page 16)

Or

- Generated the configuration file using SoMove and loaded this file onto the Multi-Loader (filename1, filename 2, etc.)

STEP Transfer

1

2

3

4

Note : Storing a configuration to an ATV61/71 device with option board could generate, a short time, the display of [Incorrect config.]

(CFF) fault on the device during the operation.

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• Turn the Multi-Loader on using the ON/OFF button "F" (see page 11).

• Connect the Multi-Loader to the device using the RJ45 cable (see page 14).

• Press "ENT" when the screen displays Main menu / Action.

• Press "ENT" when the screen displays Action Config / MLD -> Device.

• Select the file to be transferred using the arrow keys and press "ENT" to start the transfer. If no device is connected,
a message (No device connected) appears on the screen (see page

• The configuration has been transferred successfully from the Multi-Loader; disconnect the RJ45 cable from the device.

25).

• Pressing "ENT" returns the user to the "Action Config / MLD -> Device" menu or see STEP 4 for the Quick store.

• Connect the Multi-Loader to the next device, then press the Quick Store key

• Store Config Successful: The configuration has been loaded successfully onto the second device; remove the RJ45
cable from the device. This action can be carried out as many times as necessary

Multi-Loader menus

Main menu
Actio n

Action Config
MLD -> Device

Action Config
Device -> M LD

Action Flash
Firmware

ON

Multiloader
Version X.X

2s

OFF

Main menu
Parameters

Parameters
Battery

Parameters
Diagnostic

Parameters
Password FW

Parameters
Display

Main menu
Device

EN

T

EN

T

EN

T

EN

T

EN

T

ENT

EN

T

ENT

ENT

ENT

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Main menu
About MLD

Build:AB,CD
dd-mm-yy,hh:mm

EN

T

ENT

EN

T

ENT

Esc

Page 22

Quick
Store

Page 23

Page 19

Page 20
Page 21

Page 24

Page 25

Page 27

Page 28

Multi-Loader main menu

On power-up, the Multi-Loader / Version "x.x" menu is displayed on the screen.

The diagram below shows the various menus that can be accessed from the Multi-Loader main menu.

Main menu / Action accesses the following functions:

- Load from Multi-Loader to device

- Load from device to Multi-Loader

- update software of device

Main menu / Device accesses the following information:

- Device type

- Device version

Main menu / Parameters accesses:

- Battery parameters

- Diagnostic parameters

- Password parameters

- Display parameters

Main menu / About MLD accesses:

- Multi-Loader version information

The Quick Store key "G" (see page 11) allows the user to transfer the most recent configuration file or update the device (see page 22).

Note : Quick Store mode is disabled when the Multi-Loader is loading files.

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Multi-Loader menus

Device
connected?

Transfer

complete

SD card
readable?

The file is saved
for Quick Store
mode

Incomplete or

incorrect transfer

Incorrect configuration

file for this device

Two types

of error message

Page 22

Quick Store

mode?

Yes No

Transfer in
progress

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes No

Action: Store configuration from Multi-Loader to device

The diagram below shows the Action Config / MLD -> Device menu accessible from Main menu / Action.

Action Config / MLD -> Device: This menu accesses the transfer function for loading configurations from the Multi-Loader to the device.

Main
menu

EN

SD card
Fault

No device
connected

T

EN

T

Action Config
MLD -> Device

EN

MLD -> Device
Filename 1

EN

T

T

Esc

MLD -> Device

Filename

FilenameX
>>>>

FilenameX
>>>>>>>>

FilenameX
>>>>>>>>>>>>

Esc Esc

MLD - > Device

2

EN

T

FilenameN

EN

T

Quick
Stor e

Store config
Successful

Store
config fault

Wrong reference
fault

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Multi-Loader menus

Device
connected?

Transfer

complete?

SD card
readable?

Are there more 99
files in the card ?

Transfer in
progress

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Action: Load configuration from device to Multi-Loader

The diagram below shows the Action Config / Device -> MLD menu accessible from Main menu / Action.

Action Config / Device -> MLD: This menu accesses the transfer function for loading configurations from the device to the Multi-Loader.

Action Config
Device -> MLD

EN

T

EN

No devic e
connected

SD card
Fault

T

EN

T

Device -> MLD

LoadFromDevice

Replace
LoadFrmDxx?

EN

T

LoadFrmDxx

<<<<

LoadFrmDxx

<<<<<<<<

LoadFrmDxx

<<<<<<<<<<<<

Esc

Esc

Load config
Successfu

l

EN

Load
config fault

EN

T

T

Note1: The file will be stored in a folder (folder name is the first 5 letters of the device ID) kept in a directory called ‘LoadFrmDev’ located
at root.

Note 2: The maximun number of configurations for each range are 99.

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Multi-Loader menus

Filename 1 Filename 2 Filename N

Action Flash
Firmwar e

FilenameX
>>>>

FilenameX
>>>>>>>>

FilenameX
>>>>>>>>>>>>

Flash FW
Successful

Flash F W
Fault - 0X..

Enter password
000

Enter password
NNN

Wrong
password

SD card
Fault

Replace
Firmware?

Quick
Store

Main

menu

No device
connected

Flash FW Flash FW

Flash FW

Esc

ENT

ENT

Esc

EN

T

EN

T

ENT

Esc Esc

Esc

EN

T

ENT ENT

EN

T

ENTENT

Esc

The file is
saved for
Quick Store
mode

Quick Store

mode?

Yes

No

Transfer

complete?

No

Yes

Page 22

Transfer in
progress

SD card
readable?

No

Yes

Update
authorized

Password

correct?

No

Yes

Value between
[000 and 999]
Default value [000]

Press and hold the
up or down arrow
key to define the
password more
quickly

Update
authorized?

No

Yes

Yes

No

Device
connected?

See lists of
faults codes
page 33

Action: Update device using Multi-Loader

The diagram below shows the Action Flash / Firmware menu accessible from Main menu / Action.

Action Flash / Firmware: This menu accesses the transfer function for loading the software update file onto the device.

It is possible to protect the firmware update transfer. See the Parameters / Password FW menu on page 27

.

An RJ45 cable is required for updating the device firmware (see the compatibility table on page 29
turned on, the Multi-Loader provides the power supply.

). If a device is updated without being

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Multi-Loader menus

No file
selected

SD card
Fault

No device
connecte

d

EN

T

EN

T

ENT

SD card

readable?

Device

connected?

Two file types

File selected?

File

present on the

SD card?

Exit Quick Store

mode

Page 19

Page 21

Configuration
file

FW file

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Quick Store mode

This mode is used to transfer the latest configuration file (page 17) or latest device firmware updated file (page 30). (1)

The diagram below shows the Quick Store mode, which can be accessed after using either of the Action Config / MLD -> Device or Action

Flash / Firmware menus.

(1)Files can only be transferred between devices with the same reference.

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Note 1: If the Multi-Loader is already loading a file, the Quick Store key is inactive.

Note 2: Quick Store mode can only be used after an initial transfer to a device has been completed.

Multi-Loader menus

Main menu
Device

Device

Type

Device
SW Version

Range

ATVXXXXXXXX

SW Version

Vxx.xx

No device
connected

ENT

Esc

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

Esc

Esc

Esc

Device
connected?

Device
connected?

No

Yes

No

Yes

Supervision

The diagram below shows the device main menu, accessible from Main menu / Device. This supervisory menu is used to check the
reference and version of the device connected to the Multi-Loader.

Device Type: This menu accesses the reference of the connected device.
Device SW version: This menu accesses the software version of the connected device.

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Multi-Loader menus

Battery

Charge leve l

Battery

Alarm leve l

Parameters

Battery

ENT

Alarm leve l

20%

Esc

Charge leve l

႑႑႑႑႑႑႑႑႒ ႒

Esc

Esc

Esc

Alarm leve l

NN%

Battery

Set battery type

Esc

Set battery type

Normal

Esc

Esc

Set battery type

Rechargeable

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

Save this level

Save the battery type

Value between

[0 and 50]%

Press and hold the up
or down arrow key to
define this level value
more quickly

Parameter settings: Batteries

The diagram below shows the Parameters / Battery menu accessible from Main menu / Parameters.

Battery / Charge level: This menu displays the Multi-Loader charge level.
Battery / Alarm level: This menu is used to set message activation at a particular charge level. It warns the user about the battery charge

status according to the value set (see message fault detected on page 25

Battery / Set battery type: This menu is used to select the type of battery used by the Multi-Loader (normal batteries or rechargeable

batteries). Users must ensure that the correct battery type is selected so that the Multi-Loader can accurately display the charge level. This
also affects message activation.

).

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Multi-Loader menus

Parameters
Diagnostic

Diagnostic

Fault History

Diagnostic
Clear faults

Fault History
fault 1

Fault History
fault 2

Fault History
fault 3

Are you sure to
clear faults?

Clear faults
History done

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

EN

T

ENT

ENT

EN

T

EN

T

List of cleared

faults codes

See the table of

faults codes below

Parameter settings: Diagnostics

The diagram below shows the Parameters / Diagnostic menu accessible from Main menu / Parameters.

Diagnostic / Fault History: This menu accesses the detected fault history.
Diagnostic / Clear Faults: This menu is used to clear the detected fault history

DANGER

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION DUE TO TRANSFER INTERRUPTION

If an interruption occurs during the transfer of configuration to the device :

• Identify and correct the cause of interruption.

• Repeat the transfer.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Multi-Loader display Probable cause Remedy

- Make sure you have a set of replacement
batteries to hand, as the current set have little
life left.

- Remains not enough time of use.

- Replace the batteries immediately. No more
transfers can be made.

- Check the RJ45 cable and both of its
connectors. Make sure the connection is
secure for the duration of the transfer. Restart
the transfer operation.

- Check that the configuration file is compatible
with the device to be configured.

Alert: Low

Battery Level

Low battery

config fault

Wrong reference

Switch off

Store

Fault

The battery charge is low. The appearance of this
message depends on the charge level defined by
the user. (See setting the detection page 24

The battery charge is too low. The Multi-Loader will
turn off.

Incomplete or incorrect transfer to the device

Bad transfer to the device; the configuration file
selected is not compatible with the destination
device.

.)

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Multi-Loader menus

Parameter settings: Diagnostics

Multi-Loader display Probable cause Remedy

Load

config fault

Flash FW

Fault

No device

connected

No file

selected

Wrong

password

SD card

fault

FLSH MSD

Error

Incomplete or incorrect transfer from the Multi­Loader to the device

Incomplete or incorrect device update

The device is not connected or is incorrectly
connected.

No configuration file is selected.
There is no file present on the SD card.

The password is incorrect.

The card is not recognized.

Incomplete or incorrect Multi-Loader update

- Check the RJ45 cable and both of its
connectors. Restart the transfer operation.

- Check the RJ45 cable and both of its
connectors. Make sure the connection is
secure for the duration of the transfer. Restart
the transfer operation.

- Check the RJ45 cable and both of its
connectors. Make sure the connection is
secure for the duration of the transfer.
Connect the RJ45 cable.

- Select a file to transfer.

- Follow the procedure for loading configuration
files described on page 16

- Enter the password correctly (the default

password is [000]).

- Check that the SD card is inserted correctly.

- Check that the SD card is formatted correctly.

- Check that the SD card is inserted correctly.

- Check the version files for updating Multi­Loader. See page 31

.

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Multi-Loader menus

Parameters
Password FW

Old password
000

Esc

Wrong
password

New password
000

Esc

Old password
NNN

Esc

New password
NNN

Esc

ENT

EN

T

EN

T

ENT

Is there a

password?

Is the
password
correct?

Password saved,
firmware updating
protected

Press and hold the
up or down arrow
key to define the
password more
quickly

Value between
[000 and 999]
Default value
[000]

Press and hold the
up or down arrow
key to define the
password more
quickly

Yes

Yes

No

No

Parameter settings: Password

Parameters / Password FW

The diagram below shows the Parameters / Password FW menu accessible from Main menu / Parameters.

Parameters / Password FW: This code helps protect the device from accidental firmware updating.

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Multi-Loader menus

Parameters
Display

Display
Contrast

Set contrast

50

Esc

Display
Backlight

Set backlight

ON

Esc

Esc

Set backlight

OFF

Display
Sleep mode

Set sleep mode

05 min

Esc

Esc

Display
Language

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Set contrast

NN

Set sleep mode

NN min

Esc

ENT

EN

T

ENT

ENT ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

Language

Français

Language

日本語

Language

English

Language

Italiano

Language

Deutch

Language

Español

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

EN

T

EN

T

EN

T

EN

T

EN

T

EN

T

Saves the
contrast value

Saves the
backlight value

Saves the sleep
mode value

Press and hold the
up or down arrow
key to define the
sleep mode value
more quickly

Press and hold the
up or down arrow
key to define the
contrast value more
quickly

Value between
[0 and 100]

Value between
[1 and 60] min

Save language

Parameter settings: Display

The diagram below shows the Parameters / Display menu accessible from Main menu / Parameters.

Display / Contrast: This menu is used to set the display screen contrast.
Display / Backlight: This menu is used to set the display screen backlight.

Display / Sleep mode: This menu is used to set the Multi-Loader's sleep mode.
Display / Language: This menu accesses the language selection for the Multi-Loader interface.

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Updating device application

Compatibility

DANGER

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• Read and understand this manual before installing or operating the Multi-Loader.

• Any changes made to a device using the Multi-Loader must be performed by qualified personnel.

• Before you load a new product firmware, read and understand the procedure "transferring the device update file" describes page 30

• Ensure that you select the Firmware suitable for your application

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

The Multi-Loader can be used to update a device's firmware ("*.fw") file via the RJ45 cable provided in the box or using the Multi-Loader
Cordset (available as an option) as required.

The table below shows the devices that are compatible with the Multi-Loader. It shows which type of file can be transferred depending on
the state of the device.

Device Power off

Graphic terminal

(VW3A1101)

Lexium 32





.

 Device compatible with the Multi-Loader tool

Note 1: The update file must be compatible with the device. Any incompatibility will prompt a message "Wrong reference Fault" and the
transfer operation will not be done. (See table on page 25

Note 2: When updating device firmware, you must ensure that all downloaded files are copied to the Multi-Loader's SD card ("*.fw" file and
executable file).

Note 3: Ensure that you update the product device label and the keypad label after updating device application.

.)

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Procedure

Device 1

Device 2

Device n

1

3

2

3

Transferring the device update file

This procedure describes how to select the device update file. The user can then use Quick Store mode for the rest of the operation (see
page 22

). The user must already have:

- Downloaded the update file from www.schneider-electric.com (see page 31)

AND

- Transferred the file to the Multi-Loader (see page 13, Connection to a PC)

Main menu
Action

EN

T

Action Config
MLD -> Device

Action Flash
Firmwar e

ENT

Flash FW
Successful

STEP

Flash FW Flash FW

Filename 1 Filename 2 Filename N

ENT

ENT

ENT

FilenameX
>>>>

FilenameX
>>>>>>>>

FilenameX
>>>>>>>>>>>>

Flash FW
Successful

Flash FW

ENT

Flash FW
Successful

Flash FW
Successful

Transfer Quick Store

• Turn the Multi-Loader on using the ON/OFF button "F" (see page 11).

1

• Connect the Multi-Loader to the device using the RJ45 cable (see page 14

• Press "ENT" when the screen displays Main menu / Action.

• Select the Action Flash / Firmware menu using the arrow keys and press "ENT".

).

2

• Select the file to be transferred using the arrow keys and press "ENT" to start the transfer. If no device is
connected, a message (No device connected) appears on the screen (see page 25

).

• The firmware update file has been loaded
successfully onto the device; disconnect the
RJ45 cable from the device.

3

• Pressing "ENT" returns the user to the "Action
Config" menu if no other devices require
updating.

• Connect the Multi-Loader to the next device,
then press the Quick Store key.

• Flash FW Successful: The firmware update
file has been loaded successfully onto the
device; disconnect the RJ45 cable from the
device.

• This action can be carried out as many times as
necessary.

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Updating the Multi-Loader tool

There are two methods for updating the Multi-Loader:

• The user connects the Multi-Loader to the PC (with the SD card in the Multi-Loader) and transfer the file for updated application device
to the card SD. The Multi-Loader is then updated as soon as it is turned on.

Or

• The user copies the update file to the SD card, (with the SD card in the PC) then inserts the SD card into the Multi-Loader; the Multi­Loader is then updated as soon as it is turned on.

To download the files required for updating the Multi-Loader tool, see "Downloads" on page 32.

OLD format
To upgrade Firmware for Multi-Loader from versions between V1.10 and V3.03, following six files need to be copied to SD card.

New format u V3.04

To upgrade Firmware for Multi-Loader from versions V3.04, following two files need to be copied to SD card.

y V3.03

• MLDAPP.FW

• APPADDR.BIN

•APPDATA.BIN

•MLDMSD.FW

• MSDADDR.BIN

• MSDDATA.BIN

• MLDAPP.mld

• MLDMSD.mld

Update procedure

Step

• Check that the SD card is inserted correctly in the

1

2

3

4

5

6 The Multi-Loader launches the update automatically. 6 The Multi-Loader launches the update automatically.

Multi-Loader.

• Turn the Multi-Loader on using button "F" (see
page 11

• Connect the Mini-B connector to the Multi-Loader
and the type A connector to the PC (see page 13

The Multi-Loader is recognized as an external storage
device.

• Drag and drop the unzip files into the root directory on
the SD card by the PC

Wait until the files have loaded.

Once the files have loaded successfully, remove the
USB cable from the PC and the Multi-Loader.

• Turn the Multi-Loader off using button "F" (see
page 11

• Turn the Multi-Loader on using button "F" (see
page 11

).

).

).

USB/PC

Actions Actions

Step

• Insert the SD card in the SD card reader on the PC

1

).

2

3

4

5

(see page 13

The SD card is recognized as an external storage device.

• Drag and drop the unzip files into the root directory
on the SD card by the PC

Wait until the files have loaded.

• Once the files have loaded successfully, remove
the SD card from the PC.

• Insert the SD card in the Multi-Loader.

• Turn the Multi-Loader on using button "F" (see
page 11

SD card/PC

).

).

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Downloads

SoMove software

SoMove allows you to prepare the configurations to be loaded onto a device. It is freeware available for downloading from
www.schneider-electric.com.

Device update file

Contact your local Schneider Electric Customer Support Center for all device firmware updates.

Multi-Loader updated file

To request Multi-Loader update files, contact your local Schneider Electric Customer Support Center or download it directly from the
Schneider Electric website.

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Lists of faults codes

DANGER

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION DUE TO TRANSFER INTERRUPTION

If an interruption occurs during the transfer of configuration to the device :

• Identify and correct the cause of interruption.

• Repeat the transfer.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Codes Display on the Multi-Loader Codes Display on the Multi-Loader

General Specific application FW

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x01

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x02

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x11

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x12

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x13

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x14

Wrong memory write detected Flash FW

FAULT - 0x21 - 0x31

Wrong check at the end of the upgrade
detected

Interruption connection detected or wrong
file

Missing file on the SD card
Path too long

File in a wrong format (Drives) Flash FW

File in a wrong format (Graphic keypad)

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x22 - 0x32

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x23 - 0x33

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x24 - 0x34

FAULT - 0x25 - 0x35

Wrong communication detected

Wrong reference detected

Wrong communication detected (baud
rate)

Wrong program erase detected

Wrong program download detected

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x9a

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x9b

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x9c

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x9d

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x91

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x92

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x93

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x94

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x95

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x96

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x97

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x98

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x99

Specific graphic keypad Specific motor control FW

Wrong file detected Flash FW

FAULT - 0x4a

Fonts file download failed Flash FW

FAULT - 0x40

Labels file download failed Flash FW

FAULT - 0x41

Bitmaps file download failed Flash FW

FAULT - 0x42

Internal Error Flash FW

FAULT - 0x43

Wrong file detected Flash FW

FAULT - 0x44

Internal Error2
(Unable to open the file)

Wrong communication detected Flash FW

Syntax error of the configuration file Flash FW

Wrong file detected Flash FW

Wrong file detected Flash FW

Wrong configuration format file detected

No keypad connected
Wrong update labels of keypad detected

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x45

FAULT - 0x46

FAULT - 0x47

FAULT - 0x48

FAULT - 0x49

Wrong download detected

Flashing Motor Control is not allowed when
the drive is Power On

Wrong communication detected

Inquiry device failed

Selection device failed

Inquiry of clock modes failed

Selection of clock modes failed

Inquiry of write line size failed

Wrong communication detected (baud
rate)

End setting data failed

Wrong memory write detected

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Lists of faults codes

DANGER

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION DUE TO TRANSFER INTERRUPTION

If an interruption occurs during the transfer of configuration to the device :

• Identify and correct the cause of interruption.

• Repeat the transfer.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Codes Display on the Multi-Loader

Specific Lexium 32

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x81

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x82

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x83

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x84

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x85

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x86

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x87

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x88

Wrong compatilibity detected

Product not available for upgrade

Wrong Flash mode set

Wrong downloader upgrade application

Wrong program erase detected

Wrong program download detected

Wrong exit update detected

Wrong exit verification detected

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