Black Box LES431A manual Upgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Firmware

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Chapter 4: Upgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Firmware

4. Upgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Firmware

Occasionally, updated firmware may become available for your Modbus Hardened Serial Server. The firmware can be upgraded using the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Manager software. The following procedure describes the firmware updating process:

1. Click the ”Upgrade” button to open the “Firmware Upgrade” dialog box.

Figure 4-1. Firmware Upgrade Dialog Box.

The name of the currently selected Modbus Hardened Serial Server appears in the top drop-down list. Other Modbus Hardened Serial Servers (that have already been discovered) can be selected from the drop-down list, if desired.

The current firmware version of the selected Modbus Hardened Serial Server is shown in the text below the Modbus Hardened Serial Server name.

Information about the selected firmware file is shown in the third text box.

4.1 Downloading Firmware Files

The “Firmware File” list (second box) displays all firmware files in the firmware installation folder. Only firmware that is compatible with the selected Modbus Hardened Serial Server is available in this list.

To download the latest firmware files from an FTP site on the Internet:

1.Click the “Internet” button at the bottom of the window. The Modbus Hardened Serial Server Manager connects to an FTP server on the Internet.

2.Click the “Check for Updates” button. “Progress Bar” and “Progress Box” display information about and progress of the download.

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Contents Modbus Hardened Serial Server Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements NOM Statement Table of Contents Specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Dimensional Diagrams Overview Introduction FeaturesOverview What‘s IncludedLES431A front and back panels Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration Software LES431A components1 RS-232 Installation and Initial SetupInstallation and Initial Setup Connecting the Power Supply 2 RS-422Connecting Modbus Hardened Serial Servers to a Network Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration ConnectionsModbus License Acceptance Screen Installation and Initial Setup Software Installing screen 10. Installation Complete screen Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup See the General Settings screen in Figure Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup 29. Type IP Address 31. Web properties screen Installation and Initial Setup Null-modem Cable Modbus Hardened Serial Server LES431A 35. Serial Port Selection Reloading Factory Defaults 36. Direct IP ConnectionDownloading Firmware Files Upgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server FirmwareUpgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Firmware Uploading the Firmware to the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Testing a Modbus Hardened Serial Server Connection DiagnosticsDiagnostics Testing a Modbus Hardened Serial Server connection Ethernet Master and Serial Slaves Application ExamplesApplication Examples Application Examples Application Examples Modbus ID routing Modbus priority Serial and Ethernet Masters, Serial and Ethernet Slaves Port 1 ModbusModbus Slave ID routing Serial Masters, IP Slaves 11. Port 1 Serial12. Port 1 Modbus Identical Hard-Coded Slaves Identical Production LinesHints and Tips Modbus HelpModbus Help Modbus ASCII/RTU Basics Appendix a Default Modbus Hardened Serial Server Settings Appendix A. Default Modbus Hardened Serial Server SettingsTerminal Block Appendix B Connector PinoutsAppendix B. Connector Pinouts DB9 M Connector Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinout Appendix C Glossary Appendix C. GlossaryBlackbox.com Blackbox.com Blackbox.com Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7