MACS: How can I update the firmware?

Topic:

How can I update the firmware on a MACS controller?

Situation:

You would like to perform a firmware update to...

• ...have new features available on the controller,

• ...configure a Net port (e.g. MiniMACS6 Ethernet/ EtherCAT),

• ...fix a bug on the controller,

you can do this using the ApossIDE development environment. Firmware updates are only recommended in case of necessity.

Solution:

A firmware file is required for updating the MACS controller. From the MACS6 series upwards, it is a *.zfc file (Zub Firmware Container). This file can be requested via the Support Center.

To perform the firmware update, proceed as follows:

• Open "ApossIDE".

• Open the ApossIDE editing window by either creating a new program (*.mc or *.m), opening an existing application.

• Establish a connection to the desired control. The controller can be selected with the menu bar Development → Select Controller or via the icon Connect in the toolbar.

• The desired firmware can be selected via the menu bar Controller → Download Firmware.
• The update process may take a few minutes. Do not switch off the controller during this time.