VT6L Maintenance  6. Firmware Update 
 
24  VT series Maintenance Manual    Rev.2 
6. Firmware Update 
This chapter describes the  firmware upgrade  procedure and data file initialization when 
firmware or Manipulator configuration errors cause Manipulator startup or operation failure. 
 
6.1  Updating Firmware 
Firmware (software stored in non-volatile memory) and data files necessary to control the 
Manipulator are preinstalled in the Manipulator.    Controller configuration set from EPSON 
RC+ 7.0 is always saved in the Manipulator. 
Firmware is supplied by CD-ROM as needed.  Please contact the supplier of your region 
for information. 
You must use a PC running EPSON RC+ 7.0 connected to a Manipulator with USB to update 
the Manipulator firmware. Firmware cannot be updated with an Ethernet connection. 
When installing the firmware Ver.7.5.0.x or later, be sure to use the PC which EPSON RC+ 
7.0 Ver.7.5.0 or later is installed. 
 
6.2  Firmware Upgrade Procedure 
The firmware upgrade procedure is described as follows: 
 
CAUTION
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DO NOT unplug the USB cable, or turn OFF the Manipulator or the 
development PC during upgrade of the firmware.    Doing so may result in 
malfunction of the robot system. 
(1)  Connect  the  development PC and the Manipulator  with  a  USB cable (the firmware 
cannot be changed with an Ethernet connection). 
(2)  Turn ON the Manipulator. (Do not start the development software EPSON RC+ 7.0 
until the firmware upgrade is completed.) 
(3)  Insert the “firmware CD-ROM” in the development PC CD-ROM drive 
(4)  Execute “CtrlsetupT.exe”.  The following dialog box appears. 
(5)  Select the <Upgrade> option button and click the <Next> button.