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6 Operating the FCPM
6.6 Software update procedure
To change the software on the SPM or PCM follow the steps below:
1. Power off FCPM.
2. Remove hybrid batteries.
3. Remove micro SD Card and open
IntelligentEnergy
folder on the micro SD card.
4. Copy the “Load SPM” or “Load PCM” file(s) and image folder into
IntelligentEnergy
folder.
5. Re-insert micro SD card to the FCPM.
6. Reconnect batteries.
7. Wait for LED to change from rapid amber flashing to rapid green flashing.
8. Remove hybrid batteries.
9. Software update has been completed.
6.7 Configuration update procedure
To change the configuration of the SPM use the following procedure. The parameters
for the configuration can be found in section 7.3.
1. Power off FCPM.
2. Remove hybrid batteries.
3. Remove micro SD Card and open
IntelligentEnergy
folder on the micro SD card.
4. Copy the “Load Config” file and image folder into
IntelligentEnergy
folder.
5. Re-insert micro SD card to the FCPM.
6. Reconnect batteries.
7. Wait for LED to change from rapid amber flashing to rapid green flashing.
8. Remove hybrid batteries.
9. Configuration update has been completed.
6.8 LED states
FCPM LED (located on top of central module next to start button) colour denotes
specific running states and errors, as follows:
Colour
State
Description
Off
Solid
FCPM off
Green
Flash
Normal operation
Green
Double Flash
Output live fuel cell off
Green
Rapid Flash
Software update complete
Green
Slow Flash
Fuel cell starting
Amber
Flash
Low H
2
pressure
Amber
Rapid Flash
Software updating or entering sleep mode
Amber
Double Flash
Output live fuel cell off H
2
low pressure
Amber
Slow Flash
Fuel cell starting H
2
pressure low
Red
Flash
Fuel cell stopping
Red
Rapid Flash
Software update failed
