Siemens MultiRanger 200 HMI Use and care manual

Performing a firmware update on
MultiRanger 200 HMI
Application examples
09\2020
AG061215
Introduction
1
Procedure
2

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Document order number: AG061215
Ⓟ09/2020 Subject to change
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Table of contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Objective ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Equipment........................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Disclaimer............................................................................................................................ 4
2 Procedure............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Updating Firmware .............................................................................................................. 5

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1Introduction
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1.1 Objective
The objective of this application guide is to help the user become familiar with the steps
required to update the firmware on MultiRanger 200 HMI.
1.2 Equipment
Equipment
Article No.
MultiRanger 200 HMI
7ML5033-.....-..
Dolphin cable adapter (DB-9 to RJ-11, 2,1b telephone cable)
7ML1830-MC
RJ-11 telephone cable
A PC with a RS-232 serial port (USB-to-RS-232 adapters work too)
Administrator rights on your PC
The firmware image in BS2 format
A downloader
1.3 Disclaimer
Note
While every effort is made to verify the following information, no warranty of accuracy or
usability is expressed or implied.

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2Procedure
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2.1 Updating Firmware
Note
•Two firmware packages are provided with MultiRanger 200 HMI, one for the sensor board
and one for the HMI (display).
•Downloading an HMI BS2 into the sensor will result in an error.
•The HMI software has an estimated download time of 2 hours.
1. Before using the USB to RS-232 adapter for the first time, ensure the driver has been
installed on your computer.
2. Disconnect MultiRanger 200 HMI from the power source.
3. Connect the RJ-11 telephone cable to your PC. This may require the use of an RS-232 to USB
converter.
4. Connect MultiRanger 200 HMI to the power source.
5. Ensure the communication parameters are set as follows:
Parameter
Setting
Parameter description
4.1 Communications Port Se-
lector
1, RS-232 port (RJ-11 modular
telephone)
Sets the communications port
index for all parameters appli-
cable to this sub-menu.
4.2 Device Address
2
Sets the unique identifier of the
MultiRanger on the network.
4.4 Protocol
Modbus RTU Slave Device
Sets the communications pro-
tocol used between the Multi-
Ranger and other devices.
4.5 Serial Baud Rate
115.200
Sets the communication rate
with the master device.
4.6 Parity
No parity
Sets the serial port parity.
4.7 Data Bits
8
Sets the number of data bits
per character.
4.8 Stop Bits
1
Sets the number of bits be-
tween the data bits.
6. Right-click on the downloader and select Run as administrator.

Procedure
2.1 Updating Firmware
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7. Click Begin to start the firmware downloader.
8. You will then see the communications options dialog box. Please choose the following
options:
–Set slave address to 1 for sensor board, or 2 for HMI.
–Set the com port to PC.
–Set the baud rate to 115200.
–Set other communications to 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
9. Click Next.
10.Click Start to begin the download.
11.Once the download is complete, the following window will appear. Click OK.