Firmware Update

Overview

The firmware of the TeSys Tera system and HMI device can be updated using TeSys Tera DTM.

The firmware can be updated in the following modes:

• TeSys Tera system – online mode

• HMI Device – offline mode

Firmware Update for HMI Device

The firmware of the HMI Device can be updated using the DTM in the offline mode.

Perform the following steps to update the firmware of the HMI Device:

1. On the menu bar, select Device > Maintenance > Firmware Update.

   Result: The Firmware Update window appears.

   

2. Select Browse File to browse and select the firmware package file from the PC as shown below:

   

3. Select Open.

4. Select the port using the Select Serial Port drop-down list and select Connect.

5. A popup with the instruction Hold down the “Stop” and “Reset ” buttons on LTMTCUF while simultaneously powering on the LTMTCUF by connecting with LTMT. Then press OK appears.

   Follow the instructions to be performed on the HMI device as shown.

6. After performing the above procedure, select OK on the pop up message.

7. Select Download.

   NOTE: This operation takes 4 to 12 minutes to update the firmware.

8. Restart the HMI Device.

   Result: The firmware of the HMI device is updated.

Firmware Update for TeSys Tera System

The firmware of the TeSys Tera system can be updated using one of the following sources:

• Server

• PC

On the menu bar, select Device > Maintenance > Firmware Update.

Result: The Firmware Update window appears.

Updating the Firmware from the Server

Perform the following steps to update the firmware from the server:

1. On the Firmware Update window, select Server in the Update Firmware From option.

2. Select the firmware package from the Firmware Package List and select Download.

   NOTE: The firmware update for the Ethernet variants of the TeSys Tera system is performed as a complete package upload. Individual module update cannot be performed.
   
   NOTE: To speed up the firmware update process, select the highest baud rate (115200) supported by the device.

   Result: An update successful message is displayed at the bottom of the Firmware Update window.

Downloading the Firmware to PC

Select icon to download the firmware package and save it to your PC.

Updating the Firmware from the PC

To update the firmware from PC, perform the following steps:

1. On the Firmware Update window, select PC in the section.

2. Select Browse File to browse and select the firmware package file from the PC as shown below:

   

3. Select Open.

   Result: An update successful message is displayed at the bottom of the Firmware Update window.

4. In the event of a failed update, a Firmware Update Failed dialog will appear. Perform the above procedure again to update the firmware.