AMS Controls XL200 User Manual

Flash Wizard Programming Instructions
for XL200 Controllers
Updated 5.12.2012

AMS Controls XL200 Specifications

General

Brand	AMS Controls
Model	XL200
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Prerequisites

Essential Flashing Equipment

Lists required hardware: PC, RS232 cable, XL200 controller, and power supply.

XL200 Hardware-Software Compatibility

Explains how CPU and I/O board revisions determine supported software versions.

Interpreting XL200 Software Versions

Details the meaning of major, release, and maintenance numbers in software version strings.

Flashing V1 & V2 Software on Rev. A Hardware

Rev. A Preparation, Warnings, and Disconnects

Critical warnings, power removal, and B connector disconnection for Rev. A hardware.

Rev. A Flash Program Setup and File Selection

Connect laptop, start software, configure COM port, and select flash files for Rev. A.

Rev. A Authorization Code Process

Explains obtaining and entering an authorization code, mandatory for Rev. A flashing.

Rev. A Post-Flash Completion and Memory Clear

Success confirmation, power cycles, and clearing memory after flashing Rev. A.

Flashing V1 & V2 Software on Rev. B Hardware

Rev. B Preparation, Warnings, and Disconnects

Critical warnings, power removal, and B connector disconnection for Rev. B hardware.

Rev. B Flash Wizard Setup and File Selection

Start Flash Wizard, port configuration, and selecting the correct flash file for Rev. B.

Rev. B Post-Flash Procedures

Details flash success, power cycling, and clearing memory after the update for Rev. B.

Flashing V3 Software on Rev. C Hardware

Rev. C Advantages and Preparation

Highlights easier recovery for Rev. C and covers initial preparation steps.

Rev. C Flash Wizard Operation and File Selection

Covers starting Flash Wizard, port setup, and selecting the flash file for Rev. C.

Rev. C Post-Flash Procedures

Outlines steps after a successful flash, including power cycles and memory clearing for Rev. C.

Flashing V4 Software on Rev. D Hardware

Rev. D Advantages and Preparation

Highlights easier recovery for Rev. D and covers initial preparation steps, including network considerations.

Rev. D Flash Wizard Operation and File Selection

Covers starting Flash Wizard, port setup, and selecting the flash file for Rev. D.

Rev. D Post-Flash Procedures

Details flash completion, success confirmation, and final system reset steps for Rev. D.