Kaco blueplanet 100 NX3 - Performing a Firmware Update; Access Via Modbus

9.6 Performing a firmware update
NOTE
The DC power supply must be guaranteed during initial start-up.
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The sequence of the settings required for initial start-up is pre-set in the configuration assistant.
CAUTION
Damage to the device from incorrect power supply
The update can fail if the power supply is interrupted during the update process. Parts of the software or of the device it-
self may be damaged.
1. Never disconnect the DC and AC power supply for or during a firmware update.
2. Do not remove the USB stick during a firmware update.
NOTE
The firmware update can take several minutes. The "Operating" LED flashes during the update pro-
cess. The device may restart several times as required.
Performing a firmware update
You can upload the current firmware to the devices directly via the web interface. Refer to the menu items under "Firm-
ware Update" See table : Configuration via web user interface [}Page68]
The firmware can be found on the website kaco-newenergy.com under Downloads / Software.
There is the option of updating the firmware at the USB socket of the device. Observe the following procedure:
↻ Ensure that the power supply is connected.
↻ Pay attention to signal elements (LEDs) and statuses during the process.
↻ Note the description of the LED states during the process. [See section9.2}Page43]
1. Load the firmware from the KACO website onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick.
2. Insert the USB stick into the USB port of the device.
ð The update process starts once the firmware has been validated and the status LEDs flash to indicate this.
3. When the status LEDs "Operating" and "Feed-in" LED flash slowly at the same time, remove the USB stick.
4. Once the update has been successfully completed, all 3 LEDs light up briefly and the device restarts.
5. Checking the firmware version on the Info web interface. [See section9.3}Page45]
6. When an error occurs, the update process must be repeated.
ð Update process completed successfully.
9.7 Access via Modbus
NOTE
In order to make use of the Modbus functionality, we recommend using the "SunSpec-Modbus-Interface" spe-
cification we have made available for the firmware version installed on your device.
Follow the description in the document "Modbus-Protokol.pdf" in order to use the two Excel files with a high
level of process reliability.
↻ Firmware version of device is identical to the specifications of the Sunspec® Modbus®.
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It is only possible to configure the grid parameters with DC voltage. The further parameters can also be con-
figured with a present AC voltage.
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