Note: In a paralleled system both MMUs need to have the same version of the firmware.
A firmware update should be performed during your next service visit, if needed. Technicians should always have the most recently released version of firmware. Having the most recent firmware allows the technician to bring a machine up-to-date. Contact your Technical Communicator with any questions that are related to firmware releases.
The firmware is installed to the UPS/SMS or MMU by completing the following steps:
- Manually select a firmware target.
- Insert a file to the target in Step 1.
Firmware Devices and Files
There are five firmware devices that need updated on the UPS/SMS or MMU in the UPS 1200 System. The following list shows the filename followed by the generic firmware filename.
Boot Monitor Firmware - *apc2*boot*.mot
PowerPC Application Firmware - ups1200_apc2*app*.mot
APC FPGA Firmware - ups1200_apc2*fpga*.ttf
ESS FPGA Firmware - (if option installed) *ess*.ttf
User Interface Firmware - *.lnx
There are three firmware devices that need updated on each of the Flywheel Cabinets in the UPS 1200 System. The following list shows the filename followed by the generic firmware filename.
Boot Monitor Firmware - *apc1*boot*.mot
PowerPC Application Firmware - cshv_apc1*app*.mot
APC FPGA Firmware - cshv_apc1*fpga*.ttf
Firmware Update Dialog
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There is a pull-down menu to use in order for you to "Select target to be programmed". This menu will contain a list of possible firmware devices that may currently be updated, depending on which device to which you are connected.
The next line down, "Browse for target file to be used", displays the file and the files location on your PC that will be programmed into the selected target or device.
The "Download firmware progress" window is where you will see a progress bar increase during the update process.
The "Program" button initiates the programming one the target file has been identified. This button starts the actual transfer of data from the PC to the UPS/SMS or MMU.
The Exit button is used after all files have been updated and you wish to terminate the use of this utility.
The Advanced button is not used on the UPS 1200 UPS/SMS or MMU. All check boxes under this menu should remain unchecked.
The "Browse" button is used to specify the location of the file you wish to insert to the selected target.
The "Reload Device" button is used to reboot the selected target. It is required to reboot all devices after they have the new firmware installed. This is one way to reboot the selected device.
The "Read Back" button is no longer used either. The "Read Back" button was used previously to verify if the correct firmware file was installed without any discrepancies. New files and targets do not all have the ability to send this information back to UPS View.
Serial connections are done via the Graphics Master Board. The Graphics Master Board is accessed in the customer contacts tray at the top of the Controls Cabinet.
Procedure
Before beginning this procedure, the load needs energized. Additionally, the UPS/SMS or MMU needs to be in Bypass Mode. Failure to have the UPS/SMS or MMU in Bypass at the beginning of this procedure will force the software to take the UPS/SMS or MMU to bypass the first time you press the "Program" Button.
- Place the UPS/SMS or MMU in Bypass Mode.
Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Transfer to Bypass Mode".
- Connect a personal computer to the UPS/ SMS or MMU via the serial port in the customer contacts tray. The customer contacts tray is located at the top of the Controls Cabinet.
- Open UPS View.
- Enter the following information: a valid username and a valid password.
- Press the "Alt" key and the "z" key simultaneously on all of the following devices: the UPS/ SMS or MMU, the Flywheel Cabinet and the PC.
- Record the Operating Parameters other than defaults for a later comparison.
UPS/SMS or MMU Firmware
- In the UPS View menu, change the device to the UPS/SMS or MMU. Open the firmware update window.
Refer to Step 1.a through Step1.c.
- On the Menu, click on "Devices".
- In the "Devices" menu, click on "UPS System Settings".
- In the "UPS System Settings" menu, click on "Update UPS Firmware".
- Select "Boot Monitor" in the "Select target to be programmed" pull-down.
- Click on the "Browse" button.
- Locate the file to be inserted into the Boot Monitor.
Refer to "Firmware Devices and Files".
- Press the "Program" button.
You should see an increase in the progress bar, indicating the firmware is going into the target.
- Select "PowerPC Application" in the "Select target to be programmed" pull-down.
- Click on the "Browse" button.
- Locate the file to be inserted into the Boot Monitor.
Refer to "Firmware Devices and Files".
- Press the "Program" button.
You should see an increase in the progress bar, indicating the firmware is going into the target.
- Select "APC FPGA Firmware" in the "Select target to be programmed" pull-down menu.
- Click on the "Browse" button.
- Locate the file to be inserted into the Boot Monitor.
Refer to "Firmware Devices and Files".
- Press the "Program" button.
You should see an increase in the progress bar, indicating the firmware is going into the target.
- Select "ESS FPGA Firmware" in the "Select target to be programmed" pull-down.
Note: The External Source Sync Field Programmable Gate Array firmware should only be updated in 4-wire systems or 3-wire systems with the External Source Sync Option.
- Click on the "Browse" button.
- Locate the file to be inserted into the Boot Monitor.
Refer to "Firmware Devices and Files".
- Press the "Program" button.
You should see an increase in the progress bar, indicating the firmware is going into the target.
- Click the "Reload Device" button to reboot the Boot Monitor.
- Select "User Interface Firmware" in the "Select target to be programmed" pull-down menu.
Note: The User Interface could contain up to ten files. Make sure that all files are loaded.
- Click on the "Browse" button.
- Locate the file to be inserted into the Boot Monitor.
Refer to "Firmware Devices and Files".
- Press the "Program" button.
You should see an increase in the progress bar, indicating the firmware is going into the target.
- Click the "Reload Device" button in order to reboot the Boot Monitor.
The UPS/SMS or MMU portion of the firmware install is now finished. Continue with the Flywheel Cabinet portion of the firmware install.
Flywheel Cabinet Firmware
- In the UPS View menu change the device to the Flywheel Cabinet.
Refer to Step 1.a through Step 1.c in order to open the firmware update window.
- On the Menu, click on "Devices".
- In the "Devices" menu, click on "CH-SV 1 System Settings".
- In the "CH-SV 1 System Settings" menu, click on "Update UPS Firmware".
Note: Changes done to the Flywheel Cabinet 1 will propagate to all the Flywheel Cabinets in the UPS/ SMS or MMU but not to other paralleled MMUs in the system.
- Select "Boot Monitor" in the "Select target to be programmed" pull-down.
- Click on the "Browse" button.
- Locate the file to be inserted into the Boot Monitor.
Refer to "Firmware Devices and Files".
- Press the "Program" button.
You should see an increase in the progress bar, indicating the firmware is going into the target. When the text to the left of the progress bar indicates the firmware update is complete, with no errors, it is safe to continue.
- Select "PowerPC Application" in the "Select target to be programmed" pull-down and repeat steps 18 through 23.
- Select "APC FPGA Firmware" in the "Select target to be programmed" pull-down and repeat steps 18 through 23.
- Click the "Reload Device" button to reboot the Boot Monitor.
- Select "User Interface Firmware" in the "Select target to be programmed" pull-down and repeat steps 18 through 23.
- Click the "Reload Device" button to reboot the Boot Monitor.
The firmware reload is now complete.
Bad Values
After performing an update of the firmware it is possible that new parameters have been created in the UPS/SMS or MMU. These new parameters have never been assigned values before, and therefore, may contain bad values. When Bad Values are found, the UPS/SMS or MMU will notify the operator with a Notice. A yellow text message will appear that indicates the reason for notification.
When a Bad Value is identified the UPS/SMS or MMU will set that parameter to the default value in volatile RAM.
To eliminate these Bad Values in Flash, enter your password. Find the parameter in the "Operating Parameters" Menu.
Press "CTRL" and "z" simultaneously in order to determine the current values for the parameters before changing any of the parameters.
When you select the "Operating Parameter", a new window will appear asking you for the new value. Enter the new value. Press the "OK" Button. This act will write the value in the new parameter location and eliminate any further Bad Values from being found for that parameter.
If you cannot find the parameter in the Operating Parameters Menu, it may be because you do not have the appropriate password authorization to change this parameter. In this event, you can send the default value to all the restricted parameters by selecting the "Command" Menu.
In the "Command" Menu, select the line that reads "Load restricted default Params to Flash". This selection will set all of the parameters to the default value that you can access.
Compare Operating Parameters
When all of the Bad Values have been cleared, it is also required to compare the Alt-Z list created at the beginning of this procedure to what is in the UPS/SMS or MMU now.
Perform another Alt-Z and record the new information. The new Alt-Z should contain no new lines of text which cannot be explained. If some are present, go into the Operating Parameters Menu and make the appropriate modifications. Remember, in most applications, the default values are typically the most correct choices.