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Chapter 4 - Configuring Impulse with Application Developer
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Updating Your Impulse Operating System:
Your Impulse drive contains FLASH memory technology allowing the flexibility and convenience
of upgrading the operating system using Application Developer and a PC RS232 or RS485 serial
connection. The latest released Impulse operating system version is available for download at our
web site http://www.idcmotion.com
.
NOTE:
Upgrading the operating system will reset the drive setup to factory default settings. Be
sure to save the drive setup as a .idc file or in a keypad before upgrading the operating system.
Loading the Operating System
1. Obtain the new operating system file from http://www.idcmotion.com or directly from the
factory.
2. With a
single
Impulse drive connected, select
Communications > Load FLASH Memory
from Application Developer.
3. Use the Open File dialog box to select the desired .hex operating system file.
4. Application Developer will establish a FLASH memory connection and begin the transfer. The
warning and progress screens (shown below) will appear when the FLASH transfer begins.
WARNING:
Upgrading the operating system should only be performed when instructed by
the factory. The potential for FLASH corruption exists if the operating system upgrade is
interrupted while in progress. If the FLASH memory becomes corrupted, it will need to be
reprogrammed at the factory.
WARNING:
DO NOT
attempt to load the operating system over an RS232 daisy chain or
RS485 bus. Attempting to load multiple units simultaneously will result in a FLASH cor-
ruption of all units.