11
Operating System Update
Purpose
It is possible that the downloading of a configuration from the configuration
computer to the operating unit is stopped as a result of a compatibility conflict. In
this case, there is a conflict between the versions of the configuration software and
the operating system on the operating unit.
Please note that on carrying out the procedure described in this chapter, all the
data on the operating unit is lost.
Action
Proceed as follows to adapt the operating system on the operating unit to the
configuration software:
Step
Action
1
2
Switch off the power supply for the operating unit.
Connect the IF1B (RS485) interface on the operating unit to a serial interface on
the configuration computer using a PC-PPI cable.
3
4
Start the utility program PTUpdate on the configuration computer. This is
contained on the configuration software installation CD. It is located in the
directory \Images\TP070\Vx_x.
Select the menu item File → Open and open the image file which corresponds to
the operating unit (file extension .img). The image files are located in the same
directory as the utility program PTUpdate. The applicable image file can be
recognized by its file name, which contains the name of the operating unit. When
the image file has been successfully opened, various information appears on the
screen related to the versions.
5
6
Select the menu item File → Settings. Define the interface to be used and the
corresponding baud rate for the downloading action.
Start the downloading procedure by selecting the menu item File → Download.
When the corresponding request appears on the screen, switch the operating
unit power supply off.
If the downloading action fails, repeat the process described above.
When downloading is performed successfully, there is no configuration on the
operating unit. The behavior of the operating unit without a configuration is
described in the chapter 3.1.
TP 070 Equipment Manual
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