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9.
Initial Start-Up / Configuration
9.1.
Firmware Options
Determine whether or not the right firmware has been installed to the SMARTCONTROL for the functions you
require. Various function modules can be integrated into the firmware (SMARTCONTROL “operating system”)
depending upon the task at hand. Some functions have to be enabled with a license. Others have to be installed
by loading additional firmware.
Firmware can be uploaded via the SMARTCONTROL Manager. The upload function is accessed via the main menu
~Extras ~Firmware upload... After selecting the file, the firmware is installed and the SMARTCONTROL is then
restarted.
Tip:
The additional modules included with the SMARTCONTROL are displayed in the “Options” field on
the Configuration -> Info tab in the SMARTCONTROL Manager with the help of abbreviations.
Online help for the individual firmware options can be accessed by clicking the “?” button next to
the “Options” field.
Standard Firmware
MA
M-Bus analyzer
MB
M-Bus function
HX
HX calculation – calculation of state of humid air (psychrometrics)
Firmware can be enabled with a license for the standard version
AA
Fieldbus, ASCII format, read only – included in RS 485 acquisition package
CN
Modbus RTU/TCP + fieldbus, ASCII format - included in controller package
MO
Included in RS 485 acquisition package
- Modbus RTU/TCP, read only
PI
Included in controller package – PID controller
PS
Peak load single / peak load optimization – for simple systems or individual devices
Note:
New functions are also implemented via the firmware.
A firmware update must be executed in order to be able to use these new functions.