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Chapter 4: Upgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Firmware

To download the latest firmware files from a file:

1.Click the “Browse” button to open an “Open File” dialog box.

2.Browse to the drive and folder containing the firmware file.

3.Select and download the file to the local firmware folder.

4.2 Uploading the Firmware to the Modbus Hardened Serial Server

To upgrade the firmware:

1.In the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Selection drop down list, select the Modbus Hardened Serial Server to be upgraded.

2.In the Firmware Description drop-down list, select the firmware to upload to the Modbus Hardened Serial Server.

3.Click the “Upgrade” button. The Progress bar and Progress box provide information on the progress of the transfer.

4.In the Firmware File drop-down list, select the firmware file to upload to the Modbus Hardened Serial Server.

5.Click “Upgrade.”

The Progress box and Progress bar display information on the upgrading process. 6. When the upgrade process is complete, click “Close.”

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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 What‘s Included FeaturesOverview Overview IntroductionLES431A front and back panels LES431A components Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration Software2 RS-422 Installation and Initial SetupInstallation and Initial Setup Connecting the Power Supply 1 RS-232Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration Connections Connecting Modbus Hardened Serial Servers to a NetworkModbus 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 36. Direct IP Connection Reloading Factory DefaultsUpgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Firmware Upgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server FirmwareDownloading Firmware Files Uploading the Firmware to the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Diagnostics DiagnosticsTesting a Modbus Hardened Serial Server Connection Testing a Modbus Hardened Serial Server connection Application Examples Application ExamplesEthernet Master and Serial Slaves Application Examples Application Examples Modbus ID routing Modbus priority Port 1 Modbus Serial and Ethernet Masters, Serial and Ethernet SlavesModbus Slave ID routing 11. Port 1 Serial Serial Masters, IP Slaves12. Port 1 Modbus Identical Production Lines Identical Hard-Coded SlavesModbus Help Modbus Help Modbus ASCII/RTU BasicsHints and Tips Appendix A. Default Modbus Hardened Serial Server Settings Appendix a Default Modbus Hardened Serial Server SettingsAppendix B Connector Pinouts Appendix B. Connector Pinouts DB9 M ConnectorTerminal Block Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinout Appendix C. Glossary Appendix C GlossaryBlackbox.com Blackbox.com Blackbox.com Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7