Firmware upgrade using DLF3000
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Download the latest version of DLF3000 from
www.se.com
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then install it on your computer.
NOTE: DLF3000 is a free Schneider Electric utility for downloading firmware to your meter.
- Download your meter’s firmware from www.se.com .
- Start DLF3000.
- Click Add. Navigate to the folder where you saved your meter’s firmware.
- Select the firmware file and click Open.
- Select the firmware, then click Next.
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If you haven’t defined an upgrade system yet:
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Click New, then type in the box to assign a system name.
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Click Add, then type in the box to assign a communications connection name.
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Select the communications driver as Serial Driver.
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- Click Continue.
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Click Add Device.
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Type in the box to assign a device name.
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Select the device type from the list.
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Select the connection name, i.e., the one you defined in the previous step.
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- Click Next.
- Make sure the connection name, i.e., the one you defined in the previous step, is still selected. Enter the device address.
- Select the protocol (e.g., Modbus).
- Click OK.
- Click Next.
- Select the device name from the Download Candidate Devices pane, then click the right arrow button to move the selection to the Download Target Devices pane.
- Select the meter firmware in the Firmware to field.
- Click Next.
- Click Health Check to confirm the meter is communicating. The Health Status shows Passed to indicate successful communications.
- Click Next.
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The Firmware Update Group shows the connection name, the
firmware version and status (should be “Queued”). The
Group Device List shows the device or devices being upgraded. Click Download.
NOTE: A warning message displays, “Warning: Relays on Metering Devices will be de-energized if selected for download and will remain in this mode until a successful download is completed. Press OK to start the download.”
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Click OK.
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The Firmware Upgrade Group status changes to Active, then updates to show the current upgrade progress (in percent complete).
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The Group Device List status shows “Entering Download Mode”, then changes to “Downloading” when the firmware is being downloaded to the meter. “Estimated Time Remaining” shows the firmware download progress.
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You can also check the progress on meters display panel. The meter display shows “Download in progress” and a shows a dynamically increasing number for “Percent Complete” (up to 100%).
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- When the firmware upgrade is complete, the Firmware Update Group status shows Complete (Passed). The Group Device List status shows Successful Download. Click Finished.
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To exit the download firmware program, click Yes when prompted to quit DLF.
NOTE: A maximum of 6 devices can be upgraded in parallel through DLF.