The control panel operating software (firmware) can be updated. This may be required if new features or software corrections have been applied. The version of software currently loaded in the panel is shown when the option is selected in the set panel options menu in the engineers options. The version is shown in square brackets [3.0]. for each loop fitted to the panel 3.0 being the first Multiloop version of vector code.
Included on the CD is a copy of a Fujitsu programming utility which enables the possibility to upgrade the firmware of the control panel. Install the software by following the directions of the install program.
Note: - panel configuration parameters will be corrupted by the reprogramming process make sure you have downloaded a copy of the panel config data and saved it to disc as a backup.
Power down the control panel, first to reprogram the main display PCB. Remove the ribbon cable connector at the right hand end of the main display circuit (PCSLA7). Insert the connector from the download adapter
Connect to a serial port on your pc (COM1 to COM4).Switch 'on' the flash.
Programming switch (The first left of the 6 way dil switches)
Turn power 'on'. Panel will have blank or black lined display, the cpu fail
Buzzer will operate and cpu fail led will be lit.
Run the Fujitsu flash MCU programming software. When the window opens the
Following data must be selected.
TARGET MICROCONTROLLER - MB90F546/g/gs
CRYSTAL FREQUENCY- 4MHz
HEX FILE vectVxx_M.mhx (as issued by haes) Select com port in the set Environment option.
Click on the full operation button. The software will be upgraded as indicated by a progress bar on the PC screen. When complete Turn off power to panel. Remove the connector from the programming adapter and switch the ‘flash’ switch off on the PCB.
To subsequently program the loop cards. Leave the ribbon to the main display disconnected and plug the adapter into the lower programming socket (as normally used for downloading in the Multiloop panel. Switch ‘on’ the flash programming switch on the first loop card. Then apply power to the panel.
Run the Fujitsu flash MCU programming software. When the window opens the following data must be selected.
TARGET MICROCONTROLLER - MB90F546/g/gs
CRYSTAL FREQUENCY- 4MHz
HEX FILE vectVxx_S.mhx (as issued by Haes).
Run the same sequence for each loop in turn, powering down between and selecting the flash switch ‘on’ for the required loop only before invoking the program.
Panel will be programmed with latest software version,
When finished, close down program and disconnect leads etc,
Restore the panel to normal operation by switching off the 'flashprog' switch.
Make sure to reconnect finally the ribbon cable between the PCSLA7 and the loop cards below.
Then it is necessary to restore factory defaults in the eeprom memory to prevent
Erroneous data caused by any parameter changes that may have occurred .This is done by holding down button 2 on the panel keypad during a restart. Make sure that all 4 loops if fitted are initialized. Then re download the control panel form the back up file you made before starting. Note occasionally the download software may be updated and if new parameters are needed an import facility will be provided to enable conversion of existing panel parameters to any new requirements. Please check with supplier if in doubt.
During initialization you will be asked to confirm the number of loops and the qty of remote panels will be reset to zero and any power supply and device setting will be cleared.