Introduction - GE F650 Instruction Manual

9 BOOTCODE AND FIRMWARE UPGRADE
9 BOOTCODE AND FIRMWARE UPGRADE 9.1INTRODUCTION
This section explains how to upgrade the F650 boot code and firmware.
BEFORE PERFORMING THE UPGRADE PROCEDURE CHECK THAT BOOT AND FIRMWARE VERSION MATCH
The boot code and firmware versions can be seen in the relay main screen: The relay firmware version appears after the
text "F650" (1.20 in the example) with the boot program version (2.20 in the example) followed by "GENERAL ELECTRIC",
the relay model and the default front RS232 port communication parameters.
BOOT CODE RELEASE NOTES
It is mandatory to maintain version compatibility between firmware and boot code in the upgrade procedure, otherwise the
relay will not start after upgrading.
FIRMWARE, BOOTWARE AND F650 PC PROGRAM VERSIONS
COMPATIBILITY
FIRMWARE CODE
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2.20
NOTE
A STEP LIST SUMMARY that will allow the user to control the upgrading process is included at the end of this section.
It is necessary to read paragraphs 9.2.1 to 9.4.2 of chapter 9 of manual GEK-106310 before accomplishing the F650
UPGRADE PROCEDURE.
Be aware that boot program and firmware upgrades will erase all the data contained in the relay, thus it is advisable to
save all the data, oscillography, events, settings and configuration files previously.
RELAYS WITH FIBER OPTIC ETHERNET
The upgrade of the boot program (BOOTCODE) must be performed by crossed Ethernet copper cable connected to the
PC. It is not necessary to change the internal switch from fiber to RJ45, because the upgrade is made at 10Mb/s.
This does not apply to the firmware upgrade, which can be done either via Ethernet Fiber connection, or through the
RJ45 cable connection.
For upgrading firmware versions lower than 3.20 or upgrading bootware, be aware to calibrate the unit offset, after
upgrading it, on Communication --> Calibration --> Offset Calibration . No analog currents nor analog voltages must be
injected in the unit during this process.
GEK-106310AB
WARNING
Figure 9–1: MAIN SCREEN
BOOT CODE
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5.00
F650 Digital Bay Controller

9.1 INTRODUCTION

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