E티00000000374 05/2010Safety InformationImportant InformationNOTICERead these instructions carefully,and look at the equipment to bee familiar withthe device before trying to install,operate,or maintain it.The following specialmessages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to wamof potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies aprocedure.The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety labelindicates that an electrical hazard exists,which will result in personalinjury if the instructions are not followed.This is the safety alert symbol.It is used to alert you to potentialpersonal injury hazards.Obey all safety messages that follow thissymbol to avoid possible injury or death.A DANGERDANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,if not avoided,will result in death or serious injury.AWARNINGWARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,if not avoided,canresult in death or serious injury.EI0000000037405/20105CAUTIONCAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,if not avoided,canresult in minor or moderate injury.CAUTIONCAUTION,used without the safety alert symbol,indicates a potentiallyhazardous situation which,if not avoided,can result in equipment damage.PLEASE NOTEElectrical equipment should be installed,operated,serviced,and maintained only byqualified personnel.No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for anyconsequences arising out of the use of this material.A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the constructionand operation of electrical equipment and the installation,and has received safetytraining to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.6E티O0000000374 05/2010About the BookAt a GlanceDocument ScopeThis document describes how to use the M238 ExecLoader.The ExecLoader is aWindows-based program that provides step-by-step guidance for updating theFirmware on a Modicon M238 Logic Controller.Validity NoteThe information in this manual is applicable only for a Modicon M238 LogicController.This document has been updated with the release of SoMachine V2.0.Product Related InformationAWARNINGLOSS OF CONTROLThe designer of any control scheme must consider the potential failure modesof control paths and,for certain critical control functions,provide a means toachieve a safe state during and after a path failure.Examples of critical controlfunctions are emergency stop and overtravel stop,power outage and restart.Separate or redundant control paths must be provided for critical controlfunctions.System control paths may include munication links.Consideration must begiven to the implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of thelink.Observe all accident prevention regulations and local safety guidelines.1Each implementation of this equipment must be individually and thoroughlytested for proper operation before being placed into service.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,serious injury,orequipment damage.EI0000000037405/20101 For additional information,refer to NEMA ICS 1.1(latest edition),"SafetyGuidelines for the Application,Installation,and Maintenance of Solid State Control"and to NEMA ICS 7.1 (latest edition),"Safety Standards for Construction and Guidefor Selection,Installation and Operation of Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems"or theirequivalent goveming your particular location.AWARNINGUNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATIONOnly use software approved by Schneider Electric for use with this equipment.Update your application program every time you change the physical hardwareconfigu ration.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,serious injury,orequipment damage.User CommentsWe wele your ments about this document.You can reach us by e-mail attechm schneider-electric..8E티O0000000374 05/2010Upgrading an M238 Firmware1OverviewDetailed instructions are provided for using the M238 Windows ExecLoader toupdate the Firmware of your controller.What's in this Chapter?This chapter contains the following topics:TopicPageUpgrading Through Serial Line10Upgrading Through USB12Launching the Exec Loader Wizard14Step 1-Wele15Step 2-Settings16Step 3-File and Device Properties18Step 4-Transfer Progress20E티00000000374 05/20109Upgrading an M238 FirmwareUpgrading Through Serial LineIntroductionThe firmware update through Serial Link is not available for all M238 ProductVersion:Controller ReferenceUpgrade through Serial Link AvailabilityTM238LDD24DTProduct Version(PV)<08TM238LFDC24DTProduct Version(PV)<08TM238LFDC24DTSOProduct Version(PV)<02TM238LDA24DRNo serial line updateTM238LFAC24DR*No serial line updatePerforming a firmware update will delete the current application program in thedevice,including the Boot Application in Flash memory.ACAUTIONLOSS OF APPLICATION DATAPerform a backup of the application program to the hard disk of the PC beforeattempting a firmware update.Restore the application program to the device after a successful firmwareupdate.Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.If there is a power outage or munication interruption during the transfer of theapplication program or a firmware update,your device may bee inoperative.Ifa munication interruption or a power outage occurs,reattempt the transfer.CAUTIONINOPERABLE EQUIPMENTDo not interrupt the transfer of the application program or a firmware updateonce the transfer has begun.Do not place the device into service until the transfer is pleted successfullyFailure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.10EI0000000037405/2010Before starting the firmware update procedure,ensure you have:.TheTSXCUSB485 and the VW3 A8 306 Rxx cableModicon M238 Logic ControllerThis updating procedure is a maintenance operation.It requires that the controllerbe disconnected from the systems and applications it effects.The PC and thecontroller must stay connected during this operation.NOTE:If the PC and the controller are unintentionally disconnected,the controllerdoes not function correctly until a new,successful firmware update operation isperformed.Installing the TSXCUSB485 CableFollow these steps to install the TSXCUSB485 cable properly:StepAction1On the TSXCUSB485 adaptor,select the OTHER MULTI mode on rotary switch andthe OFF position for polarization.2Connect the TSXCUSB485 adaptor into an USB Port of your PC.3Connect the VW3 A8 306 Rxx cable to the RJ45 connector of the TSXCUSB485.Connect the second end of the VW3 A8 306 Rxx cable into SL1 port of the ModiconM238 Logic Controller.5Launch the Exec Loader Wizard Serial (see page 14)NOTE:After connection,the TSXCUSB485 cable is detected by the PC.If the cabledriver is not installed,a popup saying a new hardware has been found is displayed.In this case,install the driver.TSXCUSB485 Driver InstallationOnce the cable has been successfully connected,follow these steps:StepScreenAction1Found New HardwareCan Windows connect to Windows Update to search forWizardsoftware?Select No,not this time and click Next.2Found New HardwareWhat do you want the Wizard to do?WizardSelect Install the software automatically(Remended)and click Next.3Hardware installationClick continue anyway.Completing the FoundClick Finish.New Hardware Wizard.EI0000000037405/201011Upgrading an M238 FirmwareUpgrading Through USBIntroductionThe firmware update through USB Link is not available for all M238 Product Version:Controller ReferenceUpgrade through USB AvailabilityTM238LDD24DTProduct Version(PV)>=08TM238LFDC24DTProduct Version(PV)>=08TM238LFDC24DTSOProduct Version(PV)>=02TM238LDA24DRAll versionsTM238LFAC24DR**All versionsPerforming a firmware update will delete the current application program in thedevice,including the Boot Application in Flash memory.ACAUTIONLOSS OF APPLICATION DATAPerform a backup of the application program to the hard disk of the PC beforeRestore the application program to the device after a successful firmwareupdate.Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.If there is a power outage or munication interruption during the transfer of theapplication program or a firmware update,your device may bee inoperative.Ifa munication interruption or a power outage occurs,reattempt the transfer.CAUTIONINOPERABLE EQUIPMENTDo not interrupt the transfer of the application program or a firmware updateonce the transfer has begun.Do not place the device into service until the transfer is pleted successfully.Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.12E티O0000000374 05/2010