procedure for upgrading optus smartpack firmware

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MOP0088 REVA Procedure for upgrading Optus Smartpack FW Page 1 of 4

Eltek Ref No: MOP0088 Smartpack Firmware upgrade and Configuration file download

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Originator Robin Barnes 24/08/09 Checked by Verified by Rev Description Name Date

A First Draft Robin Barnes 24/08/09

Scope of Work: 1. How to upgrade the embedded software (Firmware) inside Smartpack controller units. Both Smartpack with PN 242100.110 and PN 242100.118 are covered in this procedure. About upgrade of Smartpack controller Firmware The Smartpack Firmware (embedded software inside Smartpack) can be upgraded to ensure that the Smartpack controller has the latest and new software functions and features. New functionality and diagnostic tools have been added to the latest version Smartpack SW. Your Smartpack controller may be running an older version software that will not support the latest features. Location: Various Impact on the Network: None Time of Cutover: None Time of work: 30mins Prerequisites: 1. The PC program PowerSuite (vn 3.1) must be installed previously on the PC that will be used. Supplied on CD. 2. The PC programFWLoader 3 26 (or later version) must be installed on the PC that will be used. Supplied on CD Note! Do not install FWLoader twice on the computer, this may cause the program to fail and you will have to remove all FWLoader programs from the computer and reinstall it. Check if you have FWLoader installed on your computer (search for a file called FWLoader). If you do not have it installed, then obtain the zip-file called FWLoader 3 26 including dll files from the CD and unzip it into a suitable folder on your computer. Remember the folders location on your computer, or create a desktop shortcut of the file FWLoader 3 26 3. Firmware for the Smartpack controller:

To find out what mhx-file (firmware) you should use, check the part number of the Smartpack. In this case use: SmartPackDist_402073.009_V0304.mhx (Supplied on CD)

The part number is written on the units serial number label.

- For Smartpack units with Part number 242100.110 and .118, use Firmware file SmartPackDist_402073.009_V0304 (or later version).

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Tools, Test Equipment and PPE: The following is required to be on hand and readily available when carrying out this work: See Prerequisites Occupational Health and Safety:

Risk Control Measure Control Document No.

No risks identified

PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS PROCEDURE FOR SMARTPACKS PART NUMBER

242100.100 PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED WITH THIS WORK IF YOU DO NOT FULLY

UNDERSTAND THE PROCEDURE.

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The numbers on the diagram on the left refer to the numbers in the procedure

Work Procedures: CHECK

1. Connect a PC to the Smartpack using a standard USB AB cable

2. Start the FWLoader program on the PC;

3. In the FWLoader dialog box: Select Smartpack, in Target Selection

4. Select 1, in Target Address

5. Select COMx in Communication Type. Refer to the PowerSuite program to find the communication port the PC uses to communicate with the controller.

6. Click on the Open Source File button and, Select the SmartPackDist_402073.009_V0304.mhx file from the CD (see Prerequisites Item 3 above)

7. Click on the write to Target button, to load the firmware to the Smartpack controller.

Note: While the firmware is loaded to the Smartpack controller (approx. 15mins). The FWLoader program displays a progress bar, and the controllers display shows the currently programmed segment.

8. Close the FWLoader and open PowerSuite 3.1 and log in with 3 password.

9. Navigate to the Rectifiers window then the Efficiency tab and select HE priority (see diagram below). Click Apply.

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FW Loader Dialogue Box

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HE rectifiers will now be on as a priority over the standard rectifiers until the HE rectifiers reach current limit when the standard rectifiers will turn on.

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