5. Upgrading Firmware

Vlinx MESR9xx Modbus Gateway

The current firmware version of the selected Modbus gateway is shown in the text below the Modbus gateway name.

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

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 gateway 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 Vlinx 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.

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.

Uploading the Firmware to the Modbus Gateway

To upgrade the firmware:

1.In the Modbus Gateway Selection drop down list, select the Modbus gateway to be upgraded.

2.In the Firmware Description drop down list, select the firmware to upload to the Modbus gateway.

3.Click the Upgrade button.

Progress Bar and Progress Box provides information on the progress of the transfer.

4.In the Firmware File drop down list, select the firmware file to upload to the Modbus gateway.

5.Click Upgrade.

The Progress box and Progress bar display information on the upgrading process.

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MESR9xx specifications

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