Firmware Update - FDM128 UG

Firmware Update Policy

The primary reason for updating the firmware of a FDM128 display is to obtain the latest FDM128 features. If the latest FDM128 features are not required, it is not mandatory to update the firmware of FDM128 display.

If you notice a bug on the FDM128 display, refer to FDM128 firmware release note to check if the bug is corrected in a later version of the firmware. Update the firmware of the FDM128 display to benefit from the correction. If there is no bug fix available, call the Customer Care Centre.

Prerequisites

To update the FDM128 firmware, use a USB memory key.

This USB memory key must be:

Formatted in FAT32 system format
Empty

DANGER
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION, ELECTRIC ARC, OR BURNS Ensure that the zone is safe before connecting or disconnecting the USB key. Use the USB connector for a temporary connection during maintenance and configuration of equipment. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Downloading the Latest Firmware Version

Perform the below steps to download the latest firmware version:

Step	Action
1	Go to the Schneider Electric home page www.se.com.
2	In the Search box, type the reference of the FDM128 display (`LV434128`) or the name of the product offer (`FDM128`). Do not include leading or trailing blank spaces in the search string. To get information on similar modules, use asterisks (*).
3	If you entered the reference, go to the Product datasheets search results. If you entered the name of the product offer, go to the Product Offer search results. Click the link of the FDM128 display product.
4	Click Documents and Downloads , then go to Firmware - Updates section. The list of available firmware for the FDM128 display is displayed.
5	Click the link Firmware update for Enerlin’X FDM128 (zip) of the FDM128 firmware version you want to download. Save the .zip file on your computer.

Updating the Firmware

WARNING
LOSS OF DATA Note down the old configuration settings to re-configure them after firmware update. The configuration settings of the FDM128 display (such as IP configuration and slave device configuration) may be lost when the FDM128 firmware is updated. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

After downloading the firmware, update the FDM128 display as follows:

Step	Action
1	Extract files from the .zip file.
2	Load the extracted files onto the USB memory key.
3	Ensure that the FDM128 display is powered ON.
4	Plug the USB memory key into the USB1 port on the FDM128 display .
5	Follow the instructions on the FDM128 screen.