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5.1.1  Communication parameters
1.Ethernet Connection/Type - Both boot code and f irmware upgrade processes require Ethernet communications. It is 
strongly recommended to use a direct connection between the PC and the relay using a Cross-Over RJ45 Ethernet 
cable, instead a direct connection through a hub or switch.
 Upgrading through Local Area Network (LAN) must be 
avoided.
Serial RS232 Communication - Serial communication is necessary only  to perform the bootware upgrade for versions 
previous to 7.00.
2.Relay IP Address - An IP address must be assigned to the relay in the Ethernet parameters via HMI at  Product Setup > 
Communication
 > Ethernet > Ethernet1  menu, or via Enervista 650 Setup software at  Setpoint > Product Setup > 
Communication  Settings > Network (Ethernet) 1  a
 s shown in the table below:
Table 5-1: Ethernet parameters
3.
PC IP Address - In case the boot code has been previously updated to the relay (section 9.2), the IP address and other 
parameters already assigned in the process are:
IP Address:192.168.37.177
Netmask:255.255.255.0
Gateway:192.168.37.10
Then the PC settings should be the same pattern as follows:
IP Address:192.168.37.xxx
Netmask:255.255.255.0
Gateway:192.168.37.10 (if desired)
Where XXX is a number between 0 and 255 that is not assigned to any other device to avoid collisions.
4.Other Network, Communications and Data Flow checks 
• According to the model number of the relay, to enable th e 10
 /100 BASE TX-CABLE option in the relay communication 
board, a specif ic jumper in this board must be changed.  See detailed instructions in paragraph 3.4.3 of Instruction 
Manual GEK-106310AE.
• IP address, netmask, gateway are correct and match the para met
 ers used in the computer to perform the procedure. 
See table 9.1 (on this chapter) of Manual GEK-106310AE  COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS.
Product Setup > Communication Settings > Network (Ethernet) 1
NameValueUnitsRange
IP Address Oct1 192 [0 : 255]
IP Address Oct2 168 [0 : 255]
IP Address Oct3 37 [0 : 255]
IP Address Oct4 177 [0 : 255]
Netmask Oct1 255 [0 : 255]
Netmask Oct2 255 [0 : 255]
Netmask Oct3 255 [0 : 255]
Netmask Oct4 0 [0 : 255]
Ga t e w a y  I P  O c t 1 192 [0 : 255]
Ga t e w a y  I P  O c t 2 168 [0 : 255]
Ga t e w a y  I P  O c t 3 37 [0 : 255]
Ga t e w a y  I P  O c t 4 10 [0 : 255] 
						

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5.1.2  Bootware version upgrade
Boot code upgrade is performed using En erVista 650 Setup, and the most recent version of Enervista 650 setup software 
should be used. It is required that no active communication is currently established between the program and the relay, 
and that no configuration files are open.
During the boot code upgrading process, all the data stored in  the relay is lost. Save all calibration, settings, oscillography, 
etc. from the relay before starting the upgrade.
5.1.2.1  Bootware upgrade
1. Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Operating Systems must be used for installation and the reliable operation of 
Enervista 650 Setup program and bootware/firmware relay upgrade.
2. To upgrade the boot code, it is required to connect an RS232 cable to the front of the relay, and an Ethernet cable to  the 
 rear port (ETH_1/ETH_2 or ETH_E/ETH_A/ETH_B).
3. If it is being used a USB-to-Serial RS232 Cable Converter,  it must be a 
 RS-232C standard compliant , powered by the 
User computers USB bus and with DB9 male connector. To ensure the correct state of communication between the 
computer and the relay along the whole upgrading process,  all other USB devices must be unplugged. Due to the 
extended variety of USB-to-Serial Cable Converters existing  nowadays in the market , with different characteristics, 
even different charge imposed to the USB bus of the PC, it  is strongly recommended to use the GE USB-to-Serial RS232 
Cable Converter, part number GE0100-0001.
4. When using USB-to-Serial RS232 cable  it is necessar
 y f irst to determine the COM Port number the Laptop uses 
through the USB device. Depending in the actual F650 upgr ade task under operation, the procedure is as follows:
4.1 Firmware upgrade: It is not necessary to use a serial cable
4.2 Bootware and firmware upgrade being the relay fully operative with the actual F/W version: The COM port number 
must be determined by using the 650 Setup program. With USB device disconnected from  the Laptop and from the 
relay, start the 650 Setup program. At the top menu bar choose Communication > Computer > Communication Port 
menu and check the allowable serial ports displayed.Retu rn to the main 650 Setup screen and connect the USB 
device to PC and select Communication > Computer > Communication Port to display the allowed serial ports. The 
new one port number shown is the USB port number to be used for the upgrade process.
4.3 Bootware and firmware upgrade being the relay blocked at startup (no preliminary communication PC-Relay 
allowable): Repeat the process described above in 4.2 to determine the COM PORT number and continue with upgrade 
process.
5. Once the COM PORT number is determined, set it in Communication > Computer together with and the Baud Rate 
and  Parity  parameters. Click  Store.
6. Start the Enervista F650 Setup program and select  Communication > Upgrade R
 elay.
 
Figure 5-1: Upgrade device 
						

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7. Select Device Boot Upgrade. FW version
						

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Figure 5-4: Warning message to save setting and conf iguration f iles
10. Parameters already set in step 5 are operative during seri al comm
 unications. If they have not been previously set a 
pop up window prompts for the serial COM port to be used during upgrading.
11. During the upgrade, the system shows the following message indicating the procedure to be followed.
If you click Yes, the next window allows you to choose the Network adapter for your Ethernet connection to the relay. 
						

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12. After selecting the Network adapter, a window to choose a temporary IP address is shown. It is advisable to set the 
same IP address that is going to be used later in the relay for Ethernet connection.
Figure 5-5: setting address
13. After entering the temporary IP Address, the next  new window r
 equires the bootware f ile retrieved from  
http://www.gegridsolutions.com/index.htm  and
  previously stored someplace in the PC.  
						

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Figure 5-6:  Boot code f ile selection
14. Choose the bootware f ile and click  Open butt
 on.
Figure 5-7: Loading boot code f ile
15. Then the program shows a message requiring switch OFF and ON the relay while the progress bar is in course, to start  t
 he upgrading process.
Figure 5-8: Relay switch off-on message 
						

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16. It is important to switch the Relay OFF and ON again during the time shown by the progress bar; in case this time 
expires, the program offers the option to continue wi th the process or to postpone, verify the correct RS232 
connections and try again later. Notice that the serial COM PORT used in the boot upgrade procedure is the one 
selected in step 4 above.
Figure 5-9: loading update f ile error message 
If the relay gets stuck during the upgrading process after swit ching OFF and ON the relay, giving error message shown, it 
is due to no serial communication via the front RS232 port. Check the serial cable  and serial settings connection. At this 
point the relay will not be upgraded. 
After switching it OFF and ON it will continue working with the former firmware and bootware versions.
17. After switching the relay OFF and ON, if the serial  communication between EnerVista 650 Setup and the relay is 
correct the program shows the following message:
Then it requires the confirmation to proceed to upgrade: 
						

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18. Click Yes  to start the process, beginning with the relay flash memory deletion.
At this point all the information stored in the relay is lost. Until now, no important change has been made to the relay, 
the boot memory upgrading process has just been prepared. 
This process can take several minutes, du ring which a progress bar is displayed.
19. If the process is successful, continue to step 20.
If the process is unsuccessful and the relay gets stuck at “Sending file imagen_kernel…” (see figure below) 
This error may be due to no communication via the Ethernet port. At this point serial communications work properly, 
the relay flash memory has been erased, and the upgrade procedure must be completed to start working with the 
unit. If the procedure is not completed, the HMI shows the message OS Loading... and the relay does not start up. 
In this case refer to step 4 above
If all points from step 4 are correct but the problem persists: 
Disable and Enable the Ethernet connection while the files are bein g sent (during the “Sending file...” message - 
previous figure). To do this, in Windows OS go to Startup > Control Panel > Network Connection > Local Network, 
right-click and select Disable. Now the Local Network status Icon is shown as Disabled. In the same screen  right-click 
Local Network, select Enable, and wait until Enabled status is shown.
20. Once the memory has been erased and the f iles upgraded in the relay, the parameters for the Ethernet 
communications must be set . The requested values are the IP address and the gateway.  
						

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Figure 5-10: IP address setpoint window
These values should match the LAN structure where the relay will be connected.
 The relay IP address should have the first three octets corresponding with the gateway and the last octet must be a 
free IP address reserved to the relay to avoid possible collisions with other devices.
 The gateway must be the one used in the LAN structure connecting the relay
21. After assigning the Ethernet parameters, the upgrade of the boot code is complete and successful.
22. A window is displayed with the message:  Settin
 g Default IP address, followed by:
Figure 5-11: BOOTware upgrade successful process
After boot code upgrade, the equipment firmware must also be upgraded. 
						

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5.1.3  Firmware version upgrade 
5.1.3.1  Introduction
1. Save relay settings and conf iguration to a f ile before proceeding, as they will be lost during upgrade.
2. Save calibration settings to a f ile for f irmware revisions  lower than 1.50, 
 before upgrading the F650 to a new f irmware 
version.
3. For f irmware revision higher than 1.50 when only upgrading the f irmware (no bootware upgrade), the calibration f iles  ar
 e not modif ied and do not need to be saved.
4. Special care should be taken when the boot code has been previously upgraded: all data (including calibration  set
 tings) is lost .
5. In case of errors during the f irmware upgrade process, repeat the entire process as many times as necessary. This is  possib
 le thanks to an independent boot memory (bootcode).
6. A pure firmware upgrade process should use the EnerVist a 650 Setup
  software and Ethernet connection (Port ETH_1 
or ETH2) via a  Cross-Over RJ45 Ethernet cable.
Note: Downgrading firmware versions can cause errors in measurements.
5.1.3.2  Firmware upgrade
1. Once communication with the relay through the Ethernet connection has been verif ied, enter the EnerVista 650 Setup 
program and select Communication > Upgrade Relay .
Figure 5-1: Upgrade device
2. Select Device FW Upgrade FW v
 ersion