YOKOGAWA digitalYEWFLO Series User Manual

<APPENDIX 11. SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD (Option /EE)>
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APPENDIX 11. SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD
(Option /EE)
A11.2 Specications
Current Draw (Steady-state): 15mA (max)
Current Draw (Software Download state): 24mA
(max)
Current during FlashROM blanking time:
Max. 24 mA additional to steady-state
current
Based on Fieldbus Foundation Specication
Download class: Class 1
NOTE
Class 1 devices can continue the specied
measurement and/or control actions even
while software is being downloaded to them.
Upon completion of a download, however, the
devices will be reset internally to make the new,
downloaded software take effect, and this will
halt eldbus communication and function block
executions for about one minute.
A11.3 Preparations for Software
Downloading
For software downloading, you need to prepare the
following:
• Software download tool
• Software for downloading le for each of the
target eld devices
For the software download tool, use only a program
developed for that purpose. For details, see the
software’s User’s Manual. For information about
updates of software binary les for eld devices and
how to obtain them, visit the following web site.
http://www.yokogawa.com/d/
CAUTION
Do not hook up the software download tool to a
eldbus segment while the plant is in operation,
as it may temporarily disturb the communication.
Always connect the tool before starting
operation.
A11.1 BenetsofSoftwareDownload
This function enables you to download software to eld devices via a FOUNDATION Fieldbus to update their
software.
Typical uses are to add new features such as function blocks to existing devices, and to optimize existing eld
devices for your plant.
PID
AI AI
Update
Program
New
Diagnostics
I/O
FA1101.ai
Figure A11.1 Concept of Software Downloading

YOKOGAWA digitalYEWFLO Series Specifications

General

Brand	YOKOGAWA
Model	digitalYEWFLO Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English