4.8.1. System version
4.8.1. System version
It displays the system environment (software version) of a Hi5a controller. There are two ways to update the software version of a Hi5a controller. The first method uses an integrated compressed file containing the updated file. The software update file in the integrated compressed file is distributed according to compatibility between devices. Therefore, a malfunction caused by version incompatibility can be avoided. The second method is to specify the file to perform a software update for each component device.
In order to prevent a version incompatibility error, it is recommended to use the first method using an integrated compressed file.
The first method [recommended method]: software update with integrated compressed file
(1) Create a folder to save the integrated compressed file to the top of the path of a USB memory. The folder name must be specified as “Hi5a_rel.”
(2) Then, save it in the Hi5a_rel folder where you created an integrated compressed file.
n When the integrated compressed file is “Hi5aV400607.zip”: *Hi5a_rel*Hi5aV400607.zip
(3) Attach the USB memory where you saved the integrated compressed file to the teach pendant USB slot. The screen is changed as follows.
Figure 4.123 Screen when installing USB attachment for software updates
(4) Currently, you can use the “Version-Up” and “File Manager” functions. To update the software, select “Version-Up.” If you select the “File Manager,” you’ll enter the 『[F1]: service』 → 『5: file management』at a time
Figure 4.124 Compressed file selection screen of the software
(5) The list of the integrated compressed file that you saved to a USB memory appears. Select the file to proceed with the software update. Then, press the 『OK』 button
(6) After completing the initialization work for software updates, you will see the version information screen as follows.
Figure 4.125 Configuration device selection screen for software update
(7) You can move the cursor using the arrow keys. Place the cursor on the configuration device that you want to have its software updated. Then, check it by pressing the [ENTER] key or [R ..] key. Press the “OK” button to begin the software update for the selected configuration device.
(8) To match the compatibility of the software versions between configuration devices, it is recommended to update the software of all the configuration devices.
(9) After completing the software update, the system automatically restarts.
Figure 4.126 Software update completion screen
The second method: Software update by configuration device
(1) Selection 『[F1]: Service』 → 『7: System diagnosis』 → 『1: System Version』.
Figure 4.127 System version screen page 1
Page 1 (System environment, Main board, T/P, Auto Run, Sound, Help,)
Designate the new software file for the items to update the version and check by pressing the [ENTER] button. When you press the 『[F2]: Ver. up』button, the designated items will be updated in order.
n System environment
Robot type, number of basic axes, total number of axes including additional axis and condition of anti-vibration control function application will be displayed.
n Current page: Check all the items that can be update din the current page.
n Current: This displays the current version and date of each device.
n New file to upgrade
When you want to upgrade the version of the device, you must designate the path and name of the software file that you want to newly download. The software file must be saved in T/P or USB memory.
(2) It is composed of total of 3 pages. You can move between pages using the 『[F5]: Previous』 and 『6: Next』button.
Figure 4.128 System version screen page 2
Figure 4.129 System version screen page 3
Because the operating methods of the following items are similar, examples of only certain items will be described.
4.8.1.2. Teach pendant batch version update