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      How to Update the Module Firmware

      Procedure for updating the firmware of a module using Setup Assistant or ICP 100

      Prerequisites

      1. Firmware updates for the modules can be performed either through the controller or via a direct serial connection to the module, using Setup Assistant or ICP 100. The latest versions can be downloaded from the Software Download section of our website.
      2. Download the latest module firmware from our Public Download Area. If you do not know the specific firmware file to be downloaded, please download the ZIP file that includes all firmware files.

      The latest Q.series X modules feature a new chipset that requires different firmware. To distinguish between module versions, use Setup Assistant v5.50 or later or ICP 100 v3.2.34 or later. These tools will display either CT V0 (older chipset) or CT V1 (new chipset).

      Firmware update procedure using Setup Assistant

      1. Copy the downloaded firmware files to the directory C:\Users\Public\Documents\Gantner Instruments\ICP100\Firmware\.

      2. Open test.commander and go to Utilities > Slave Firmware Update.

        Or select Slave Firmware Update when you are using Setup Assistant.

      3. In the Slave Firmware Update window, click perform Scan to detect your controller(s). Select the controller that is connected to the I/O module(s) and click OK.

      4. The Slave Firmware Update window will display all the connected I/O modules and the status of the firmware; if it is updated or out of date. A green check mark will be displayed next to all updated modules and a red X next to an outdated module.

      5. Select the modules that you want to update and click on the update Module(s) button. Or click on the automatic Update button, which will start the update process for all outdated modules.

      6. When all modules are updated, proceed as normal.

      Alternative firmware update procedure using ICP100

      1. The stand-alone version of ICP100 can also perform firmware updates for measurement modules. Make sure to have the most up to date version of ICP100 to have the most up to date firmware of modules.
      2. Connect the module that requires an update.
      3. Select Utilities > Download > Firmware Update.
      4. Highlight the module from the list of connected modules to update. Click the OK button to confirm.
      5. Select the firmware file to update the module with. Only the firmware files for the specified module will be shown.
      6. The download process of the new firmware will begin.