GE Multilin 469

28 469 MOTOR MANAGEMENT RELAY – QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
10 Upgrading relay firmware
10.1 Description
To upgrade the 469 firmware, follow the procedures listed in this section. Upon successful
completion of this procedure, the 469 will have new firmware installed with the original
setpoints.
Firmware files are available from the GE Multilin website at http://www.GEmultilin.com
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10.2 Saving setpoints to a file
Before upgrading firmware, it is very important to save the current 469 settings to a file on
your PC. After the firmware has been upgraded, it will be necessary to load this file back
into the 469.
Refer to “Downloading and saving setpoints files” on page 23 for details on saving relay
setpoints to a file.
10.3 Loading new firmware
Loading new firmware into the 469 flash memory is accomplished as follows:
1. Connect the relay to the local PC and save the setpoints to a file as shown in
“Downloading and saving setpoints files” on page 23.
2. Select the Communications > Update Firmware menu item.
3. The following warning message will appear. Select Yes to proceed or No the cancel the
process. Do not proceed unless you have saved the current setpoints.
4. An additional message will be displayed to ensure the PC is connected to the relay
front port, as the 469 cannot be upgraded via the rear RS485 ports.
5. The EnerVista 469 Setup software will request the new firmware file. Locate the
firmware file to load into the 469. The firmware filename has the following format:
FIGURE 14: Firmware file format
30I500 A8 . 000
Modification Number (000 = none)
GE Multilin use only
Firmware Version
Required 469 hardware revision
Product code (30 = 469)