Adjustment

7.10

Internet update of the machine software

 

The machine software can be updated with PFAFF flash programming. For this purpose the

 

PFP boot program and the appropriate control software for the machine type must be in-

 

stalled on a PC. To transfer the data to the machine, the PC and the machine control unit

 

must be connected with an appropriate null modem cable ( part no. 91-291 998-91 ).

The PFP boot program and the control software of the machine type can be downloaded from the PFAFF-homepage using the following path: www.pfaff-industrial.de/pfaff/de/service/downloads

To update the machine software carry out the following steps:

While the machine software is being updated, no setting up, maintenance or adjustment work may be carried out on the machine!

 

● Switch off the machine.

 

● Connect the PC (serial interface or ap-

 

propriate USB-adapter) and the machine

 

control unit (RS232). To do so disconnect

 

the plug of the control panel.

 

● Switch on the PC and start the PFP boot

 

program.

1

● Select the machine type.

 

● Press the "programming" button.

 

● Hold down boot key 1 and switch on the

 

machine.

 

● Press the "OK" button.

 

● The software update is carried out, the

 

update progress is shown on the bar

Fig. 7 - 08

display of thePFP boot program.

● During the up-dating procedure the machine must not be switched off.

● When the update has been completed, switch off the machine and end the PFP boot pro- gram.

● End the connection between the PC and the machine control unit and reconnect the control panel to the machine control unit.

● Switch on the machine.

● A plausibility control is carried out and, if necessary, a cold start.

More information and assistance is at your disposal in the file "PFPHILFE.TXT", which can be called up from the PFP boot program by pressing the "help" but-

ton.

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