Programming The System Flash Memory - B&R Industries X20 System User Manual

4.12.3.21 Programming the system flash memory

General information
In order for the application project to be executed on the CPU, the Automation Runtime operating system, the
system components and the application project must be installed on the CompactFlash card.
Creating a CompactFlash using a USB card reader
The easiest way to perform an initial installation is by creating a fully programmed CompactFlash card using a
USB card reader.
1. Creating and configuring a project in Automation Studio
2. In Automation Studio, select Tools / Create CompactFlash
3. In the dialog box that opens, select a CompactFlash card and then generate it
4. Insert the finished CompactFlash into the CPU and turn on the CPU's supply voltage
5. CPU booting
For details about commissioning: See help system under "Automation Software / Getting Started"
Installation over an online connection
The CPUs are delivered with a default B&R Automation Runtime system (with limited functions) already installed.
This runtime system is started in Boot mode (operating mode switch in the BOOT position or no CompactFlash /
invalid CompactFlash inserted). It initializes the Ethernet interface and onboard serial RS232 interface, making it
possible to download a new runtime system.
1. Insert the CompactFlash card and switch on the power to the CPU. When the switch is in the BOOT position,
a new or invalid CompactFlash card starts the CPU with the default B&R Automation Runtime system.
2. Establish a physical online connection between the programming device (PC or industrial PC) and the CPU
(e.g. over an Ethernet network or the RS232 interface).
3. Before you can establish an online connection via Ethernet, the CPU must be assigned an IP address. In
Automation Studio, select Settings from the Online menu and then click on the Browse targets button to
search for B&R target systems on the local network. The CPU should appear in the list. If the CPU has not
already received an IP address from a DHCP server, right-click on it and select Set IP parameters from the
shortcut menu. All necessary network configurations can be made on a temporary basis in this dialog box
(should be identical to the settings defined in the project).
4. Configure online connection in B&R Automation Studio. For details about the configuration: See help system
under "Automation Software / Communication / Online communication"
5. Start the download procedure by selecting the Services command from the Project menu. Then select Trans-
fer Automation Runtime from the pop-up menu. Now follow the instructions provided by B&R Automation
Studio.
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