Page Comparison

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• Chameleon General
  • Correct issue which could result in high incidence of compute loop time exceeded error with large number of sub-schemas/state machines/function blocks. (SWCHA-771)
  • Improved backplane startup for certain configurations.  (SWCHA-778)
• NIM2
  • Improved backplane initialization for issues encountered in certain configurations. (SWCHA-768)
  • Corrected issue which could result in NIM2 reporting a program ID via query hardware when program was not compatible with firmware. (SWCHA-776)
• NIM1, NIM3, FAC-2100
  
  • Added delay after enabling transmit and prior to transmission on network channel to account for component tolerances. (SWCHA-764, SWFACGII-86)
• AIN1
  • Correct issue which could lead to a value of 0 being returned by an analog input operator on initial compute loop. (SWCHA-775)
• Design Pad
  • Fix issue which could cause Design Pad to crash under certain conditions with structures libraries. (SWDPGIV-569)
  • Fix display issue which could occur when resizing certain columns. (SWDPGIV-577)
  • Changed help text on loop time operator.  (SWDPGIV-574)

DOWNLOAD LINKS

Design Pad G4

Design Pad G4 Release Package

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• Design Pad G4
• Schema Viewer G4
• FANDA Tools (SDK, Browser, OPC Server)
• FairNET OPC Server
• Firmware for:
• Chameleon, FAC-2100

Schema Viewer G4

Schema Viewer G4 Release Package

This file contains the Fairmount Automation v4.6.46 software release. It includes software for the following products:

• Schema Viewer G4

Fairmount Device Firmware

It is NOT necessary to download these files separately as they are included in the Design Pad and/or Schema Viewer v4.6.46 installation. They can be found in \Program Files\Fairmount Automation\<PROGRAM NAME> or \Program Files(x86)\Fairmount Automation\<PROGRAM NAME> (where <PROGRAM NAME> is 'Design Pad G4' or 'Schema Viewer G4').

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. As always, customers should ensure the updated software meets their requirements in a test environment prior to deploying in a production environment.
2. Power should not be removed during the firmware update process or the device may need to be returned to the factory.
3. If you are upgrading from a release prior to 4.5.264, you must review the release notes for 4.5.264_Patch 2.  There are several important considerations when upgrading from pre-4.5.264 releases to release 4.6 that are included in that document..
4. [NIM2] See 4.6.41 release notes for information on protected ports if upgrading from a release prior to 4.6.41.
   
5. NIM2/Chameleon firmware update.  When initially updating to 4.6.*46*, the NIM2 should be updated first.  This will allow the NIM2 to preserve its IP address during the Chameleon firmware update and then allow the rest of the node to be updated over ethernet.  After the NIM2 is at level 4.6.46, the update order does not matter.  Also note that Design Pad 4.6.46 and above are required to support this feature.

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1. Start Design Pad or Schema Viewer
2. Attach the serial cable from the computer to the COM1 port on the controller
3. Choose 'Firmware Update' from the Communications Menu
4. Select the FAC_2100.4.6.46.$cc file when requested
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download

IR Detection Table 1.

NOTE: If the IR jumper feature is enabled through Design Pad, and board is a lower hardware revision, the firmware will report an error that it is unable to detect the presence of the jumper. *) Unreleased hardware revision.