
6 Configuration
Installer reference guide
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RBRP069A61
ROTEX LAN adapter
4P510034-1 – 2017.10
6 Configuration
6.1 Overview: Configuration
The LAN adapter is configured via the:
▪ Configuration web interface
▪ DIP switch
The LAN adapter is mostly plug-and-play. You ONLY have to make
changes to settings in the following cases:
Case Configuration
Software update: the software
of the LAN adapter, indoor unit,
or user interface is NOT up-to-
date.
Update to the required software.
Follow the instructions set out in
"6.2Updating software"on
page9.
Network settings: you want to
make changes to the network
settings (e.g. make use of a
custom, static IP address).
Go to the configuration web
interface and change the network
settings there. See
"6.3Configuration web
interface"on page10 and
"6.3.2Network settings"on
page10.
Smart Grid: you want to use the
LAN adapter in a Smart Grid
application.
Go to the configuration web
interface and make Smart Grid
settings there. See
"6.3Configuration web
interface"on page10 and
"6.3.3Smart Grid settings"on
page10.
For more information on the DIP switch, see "6.4 DIP switch" on
page 10. For instructions on how to perform a factory reset, see
"6.3.4Factory reset"on page10.
6.2 Updating software
You can update the LAN adapter software in the following ways:
▪ using the ROTEX Online Controller app
▪ using a micro SD card
▪ using the configuration web interface
INFORMATION
For ease of use and to save time, it is recommended to
update the LAN adapter software using the app.
INFORMATION
For the indoor unit and user interface to function with the
LAN adapter, it is required that their software meets
requirements. ALWAYS make sure the unit and user
interface have the latest software version. For more
information, see the ROTEX homepage.
6.2.1 To update with the Online Controller app
Prerequisite: The ROTEX Online Controller app is installed on your
smartphone, and you received a notification that a new update is
available.
1Open the app and start the update.
Result: The new software is automatically downloaded to the
LAN adapter.
Result: To implement changes, the LAN adapter automatically
performs a power reset.
Result: The LAN adapter software is now updated to the latest
version.
INFORMATION
During the software update, the LAN adapter and the app
CANNOT be operated. It is possible that the user interface
of the indoor unit displays error U8-01. When the update is
finished, this error code will disappear automatically.
6.2.2 To update with a micro SD card
Prerequisite: You have an empty micro SD card with a capacity
256MB~32GB.
1Insert the micro SD card into the SD card slot of your computer.
2Go to the ROTEX homepage and download the latest LAN
adapter software (zip file) to the root directory of the micro SD
card.
3Unzip the zip file in the root directory of the micro SD card.
Result: A folder appears on the SD card. In that folder there is
a software file.
4Make sure the power to the LAN adapter is turned OFF.
5Insert the micro SD card into the SD card slot of the LAN
adapter.
6Turn ON the power to the LAN adapter.
Result: The LAN adapter software is now updated to the latest
version.
Result: To implement changes, the LAN adapter automatically
performs a power reset.
INFORMATION
After the automatic power reset, the status LEDs go ON
and OFF alternately for 5 times. After this, the heartbeat
LED will start flashing, indicating normal LAN adapter
operation. It can take up to 30 minutes before the LAN
adapter is synchronised with the indoor unit.
6.2.3 To update using the configuration web
interface
1Go to the ROTEX homepage and download the latest LAN
adapter software (zip file) to your computer.
2Unzip the zip file on your desktop.
3Go to the configuration web interface.
4On the configuration web interface, go to Upload adapter SW.
5Follow the upload instructions set out on the web interface.
Result: The LAN adapter software is now updated to the latest
version.
Result: To implement changes, the LAN adapter automatically
performs a power reset.
INFORMATION
After the automatic power reset, the status LEDs go ON
and OFF alternately for 5 times. After this, the heartbeat
LED will start flashing, indicating normal LAN adapter
operation. It can take up to 30 minutes before the LAN
adapter is synchronised with the indoor unit.
INFORMATION
For instructions on how to access the configuration web
interface, see "6.3.1 Accessing the configuration web
interface"on page10.