Firmware download with »EASY Starter (firmware loader)«
The »EASY Starter (firmware loader)« is a PC software which serves to update the firmware of the device.
Preconditions
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For the firmware download, we recommend a direct USB connection to the device. For this purpose, the USB module and a USB 2.0 cable (A plug on Micro-B plug) are required. The voltage supply of the control electronics also takes place via the USB connection.
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The control electronics of the inverter must be supplied with voltage. Either via the USB connection or via the external 24-V voltage supply.
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Voltage supply and communication must not be interrupted during the firmware download.
Details
Together with the »EASY Starter« engineering tool, the following tools are installed as well:
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Tool
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Brief description
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»EASY Navigator«
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Helps you to find the right tool for your application.
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»EASY Package Manager«
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Enables the automatic download and the installation of files for the engineering tools.
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For this purpose, the »EASY Package Manager« is provided with current files by the manufacturer and enables the user to install them.
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The files also include new firmware versions for inverters.
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»EASY Starter (firmware loader)«
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Enables the update of the firmware for inverters.
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The update can be made by the mechanical engineer or the end user depending on the access protection set for the device.
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Carry out the firmware download with the »EASY Starter (firmware loader)«:
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Start »EASY Navigator« (All programs
à Lenze à EASY Navigator).2.
In the »EASY Navigator«, change to the "Ensuring productivity" engineering phase.
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Click the »EASY Starter (firmware loader)« icon (see on the left).
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Follow the instructions of the »EASY Starter (firmware loader)«.
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Notes:
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The firmware download will not take more than 20 seconds. The progress is shown in the »EASY Starter (firmware loader)«.
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After the firmware download, the connection to the device gets lost for some second and is then restored again automatically.
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Device settings are not changed by the firmware download.
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The brand protection does not get lost by the firmware download.
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The firmware can neither be exported from the device nor be deleted from the device.
If the connection is aborted during the firmware download, this may have the following consequences:
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The device starts with the old firmware. The firmware download can be restarted.
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The firmware in the device is damaged. Consultation with the manufacturer is required.