Impulse PCW-5181 user manual Updating Your Impulse Operating System

Chapter 4 - Configuring Impulse with Application Developer

Updating Your Impulse Operating System:

Your Impulse drive contains FLASH memory technology allowing the flexibility and convenience of upgrading the operating system using Application Developer and a PC RS232 or RS485 serial connection. The latest released Impulse operating system version is available for download at our web site http://www.idcmotion.com.

WARNING: Upgrading the operating system should only be performed when instructed by the factory. The potential for FLASH corruption exists if the operating system upgrade is interrupted while in progress. If the FLASH memory becomes corrupted, it will need to be reprogrammed at the factory.

NOTE: Upgrading the operating system will reset the drive setup to factory default settings. Be sure to save the drive setup as a .idc file or in a keypad before upgrading the operating system.

Loading the Operating System

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to load the operating system over an RS232 daisy chain or RS485 bus. Attempting to load multiple units simultaneously will result in a FLASH cor- ruption of all units.

1.Obtain the new operating system file from http://www.idcmotion.com or directly from the factory.

2.With a single Impulse drive connected, select Communications > Load FLASH Memory from Application Developer.

3.Use the Open File dialog box to select the desired .hex operating system file.

4.Application Developer will establish a FLASH memory connection and begin the transfer. The warning and progress screens (shown below) will appear when the FLASH transfer begins.

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