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The following four files and one folder will be decompressed. File name Content Fp0h_Vxxxx_VupTool.exe : Upgrade tool startup module Fp0h_Vxxxx_Vup.dll : Upgrade tool FP0H DLL file Fp0h_V1_en.dll : Resource DLL file Fp0h_V1_Manual_en.pdf : Operation Manual PDF file Fp0h_EDS : FP0H EDS File folder 2.
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PROG. mode. 3. Turn on the power to the FP0H and connect the USB cable to a PC. * * Do not connect more than one FP0H to one PC. System requirements: OS (WindowsXP SP3, Vista SP2, Windows7 SP1 or later, Windows8, Windows10) 4.
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The update version varies according to a provided update tool. (Screen sample: Ver.3.03) When the version of the FP0H you use is the same, it is not necessary to update it. - See here for the list of supported models and manuals.: This manual is displayed.
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Normal mode: PROG. is on. To Upgrade mode select *3 Upgrade mode: RUN and PROG. flashes alternately. Upgrade *3. Note: The FP0H may be locked if "Normal mode" is selected in the upgrade mode. (In this case, the FP0H must be rebooted.)
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Table of contents Communication settings/Upgrade mode select (Continuation of the above section) By clicking "Next" when "Normal mode" is selected, the connected PLC model and the version of the update program will be displayed. When clicking "Cancel"; Returns to 1.3 Communication Settings/Upgrade Mode Select.
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Table of contents Communication settings/Upgrade mode select (Continuation of the above section) By clicking "Next" when "Normal mode" is selected, changing the mode to the upgrade mode will start. (After a short time, the screen will change to "Upgrade mode confirmation screen".) (The screen will change after a short time.) Goes to 1.4 Upgrade Mode...
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Check if the mode has been changed from normal mode to upgrade mode on this screen. After checking that the LED display on the FP0H flashes just like the animation on the screen, check the checkbox and click the "Next" button.
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Table of contents 1.5 Upgrade Upgrade Description of functions Confirm the current program version and execute the upgrade on this screen. When selecting the upgrade mode in Communication settings/Upgrade mode select, the current model and program version is not displayed. (Display example: C32ET/C32EP Ver.1.00 ...
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(3) "Firmware is being rewritten. Please do not turn off the power and wait." (FP0H is rewriting the firmware.) (4) "Upgrade verification in progress" (FP0H is waiting for reboot and confirming the version.) Completed. Click the "OK" button to go to Finish.
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Table of contents 1.6 Finish Finish Description of functions The upgrade operation has been completed. Click the "Finish" button to finish the operation. For upgrade another FP0H, click the "Back to Beginning" button. Goes to 1.2 Advance Preparation. 1-11...
Table of contents 2 List of Error Messages 2-12...
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RUN mode settings/Upgrade mode select Upgrade failed Upgrade Writing error FP0H cannot be detected Upgrade USB reconnection error FP0H multiple units connection error Communication Multiple FP0H settings/Upgrade connections mode select RUN mode select confirmation Communication RUN mode settings/Upgrade mode select...
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- Check if the USB port settings are correct. (Select the correct USB port.) - Check if the USB and power supply connection cables are securely inserted. - Check if the FP0H is powered on. - Check if the connected PLC type is FP0H. 2) Error message (Connection error) Solution - The USB port is used by another communication software (FPWIN GR/GR7/Pro or HyperTerminal).
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4) Warning message (Latest version) Solution: None (The latest version has been already installed.) 5) Error message (Failed in changing the upgrade mode.) Solution - Turn off the power to the FP0H and retry the upgrade from the beginning. 2-15...
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- Change the switch on the FP0H to PROG. 7) Error message (Upgrade failed) Solution Turn off the power to the FP0H and retry the upgrade from the beginning. 8) FP0H cannot be detected. Solution - Reinsert the USB cable and click the "Retry" button.
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Table of contents 9) FP0H multiple units connection error Solution - Turn off the power to the FP0H units not to be upgraded, or remove the USB cables. 10) RUN mode select confirmation Solution - Click the "Yes" button. (The mode will be automatically changed to the PROG. mode in the software.)
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Table of contents 12) Upgrade confirmed Solution) Confirm the version of the update program of FP0H. To start the update, click the "OK" button. To cancel the update, click the "Cancel" button. 2-18...
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