Version Details

Release Date: 6/14/2011
Version: v4.5.230

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Note: This file is included in the Design Pad and/or Schema Viewer v4.5.2xx installation. It can be found in \Program Files\Fairmount Automation\<PROGRAM NAME> folder (where <PROGRAM NAME> is 'Design Pad G4' or 'Schema Viewer G4').

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This files contains the firmware v4.5.230 for the Smart Valve actuator.

Installation Instructions:

There have been two earlier releases of firmware for the Smart Valve.

Design Pad 4.1.262 Firmware 4.1.276
Design Pad 4.1.376 Firmware 4.1.380

Upgrading to the current software release is essentially the same whether you are upgrading from either of the two releases.

Due to the time needed to perform an IR update, it is recommended that the firmware update be done whenever possible using the Ethernet interface (a few minutes) rather than the serial IR interface (40+ minutes).

Updating Smart Valves using Ethernet:

Ensure the Smart Valve(s) are configured (IP address loaded, etc.) to be on the same network as the computer that is performing the update.
Start Design Pad or Schema Viewer v4.5.230 or higher.
Select 'Use Ethernet' from the Communications Menu.

To Update a Single Smart Valves:

      a. Open the Workspace and HWI associated with the Smart Valve to update.
      b. Choose 'Firmware Update' from the Communications Menu
      c. Press the 'Browse' button and select the Smartvalve.4.5.230.$cc file
      d. Keep 'Preserve network settings after reboot' checked.
      e. Press the Upload button to start the update process.

To Update Multiple Smart Valves:

      a. Open the Workspace associated with the Smart Valves to update.
      b. Right-click on the word 'Workspace' in the Workspace window and select Update Firmware (All Ethernet Hardware) from the Communications sub-menu.
      c. Press the 'Browse' button and select the Smartvalve.4.5.230.$cc file
      d. Select the Smart Valves to update in the 'Select Ethernet Hardware' window.
      e. Keep 'Preserve network settings after reboot' checked.
      f. Press the 'Upload' button to start the update process.

During the firmware update process, any existing Smart Valve program will be erased. If desired, reprogram valve by opening the desired program and selecting Program Hardware (reset schemas) from the Communications Menu.

Updating the Smart Valves using IR:

Start Design Pad or Schema Viewer
Open the Workspace and HWI associated with the Smart Valve to update.
Choose 'Firmware Update' from the Communications Menu
Remove the IR blocking plug (if installed) and align the IR wand to the actuator
Select the Smartvalve.4.5.230.$cc file when requested
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download