Danfoss AK-SM 850 - Updating Software

The AK-SM can read & write to USB ash based drives. Upon
insertion (or via main menu option 7), the USB menu window will
be shown (for DIN units read following section). A typical
example of the resulting pop up screen can be seen below, with
descriptions for each option. The menu reects supported les
located on the USB memory stick, and may vary from the
example below. Ensure relevant software les are located in the
USB root directory. When updating your AK-SM it is recom-
mended to rst update the ‘Bootloader’ (if specied), followed by
the Master Application Image (MAI). The MAI contains AK-SM
rmware, EDF and Web les needed.
Updating Software (via USB Flash Drive)
Bootloader le- used for AK-SM system le management
AK-SM Application code (does not include EDF/HTML les)
Save AK-SM system conguration as .txt le
Save AK-SM database (does not include any graphic view les)
File type / Description Method of loading
Boot.csi / Boot Loader le (required for system le management) USB Flash drive
CSI / Application code for AK-SM. Includes all system EDF les USB Flash drive or RMT tool
MAI / Master Application code for AK-SM. Includes all rmware, EDF and Web les USB Flash drive or RMT
FAI / Factory Application Image USB
Remotely Upgrading you AK-SM unit - what is the FAI le
Your AK-SM has the ability to be upgraded via a remote connec-
tion (RMT). Upgrading via remote oers several advantages, the
obvious one being time saving. However, this is increased risk
when preforming remote upgrades (i.e. quality of connectivity,
power..). Software version 03_051 (and above) comes with an
additional extension, FAI (Factory Application Image). The FAI
software le contains special code designed to support remote
software upgrades. The FAI le provides a ‘fall back’ state, if at
any time a later remote upgrade fails or gets corrupted. Rather
than leave a unit in a unstable state in the event of a corrupted
remote upgrade, the factory image ensures you can always make
contact to re-install code again. In addition, the FAI contains the
MAI, which also contains all relevant web and EDF les. Via the
Info screen, check if your AK-SM unit has a Factory Application
installed. For future remote upgrades it is recommended that the
FAI is installed if it is not already present in your system. The AK-
SM can run without the FAI, with rmware updates being done
via the MAI le.
Under the Info->Information tab, check to see if a Factory Application
is installed (FAI).
If you intend to perform remote software updates, Danfoss recom-
mends the loading of the FAI le.
Master Application Image (includes rmware, EDF and HTML les)
Load a SM-850 database
Flash Drive options
Option 1: The Bootloader le can be updated via USB connection.
Option 2: The Application software can be updated via USB
connection.
Option 3: Master Application Image (MAI). This is the recom-
mended le to update your AK-SM, it contains rmware, EDF and
Web les
Option 4: Save AK-SM database via USB
Option 5: Load AK-SM database via USB
Option 6: Save report (txt le format, containing main system
conguration details)
Option 7: Save Report (txt le format, containing congured
system status, not full conguration details)
Recommended method for upgrading your AK-SM - Boot-
loader
The AK-SM bootloader le is a critical le that manages system
boot up sequence and system management. The Bootloader can
not be loaded remotely. Updating the bootloader can be done
in application mode (normal AK-SM operation) or when placed in
bootloder mode. The following description of how to upgrade
your Bootloder version is via normal AK-SM operation mode.
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