LocalNet RS 232 Interface
Safety
CAUTION!
Danger from incorrect connection to the power source.
This can result in damage to the PC.
Connect the power source to the PC using the LocalNet RS 232 interface and the cables provided only.
Safety
CAUTION!
Danger from incorrect connection to the power source.
This can result in damage to the PC.
Connect the power source to the PC using the LocalNet RS 232 interface and the cables provided only.
General
The LocalNet RS 232 interface can only be used in conjunction with LocalNet application software and system components (power source, wire-feed unit, etc.) with LocalNet connection sockets. To ensure correct operation, the LocalNet application software must already be running on the computer.
Scope of supply
| (1) | LocalNet RS 232 interface |
| (2) | LocalNet interface cable |
| (3) | RS 232 interface cable |
| (4) | Software tools CD |
Description of the displays on the LocalNet RS 232 interface
Each display represents a transmit line (TxD) and a receive line (RxD). A flashing display indicates that data is being transferred along the respective lines.
x ... Display flashes
RS 232 | LocalNet | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
TxD | RxD | TxD | RxD |
|
x | x | x | x | Communication is ok |
x | - | x | x | PC does not respond; start the LocalNet application software on the PC |
- | - | - | x | Interface error; connect to PC and check system components. Replace interface if necessary. |
- | x | x | - | PC is sending data - system component does not respond; system component possibly faulty |
- | - | - | - | No display flashing; check connection to PC and system component. Replace interface if necessary |
Connecting system components
| (1) | Connect the RS 232 interface cable and LocalNet interface cable to the LocalNet RS 232 interface according to the labelling. |
| (2) | Connect the RS 232 interface cable to the free interface (e.g. COM1) that has already been defined on the PC |
| (3) | Connect the LocalNet interface cable to the LocalNet connection socket on the system component (e.g. power source) |
Update via LocalNet RS 232 interface
General information
A software update for the following Fronius system components can be performed using the LocalNet RS 232 interface:
- Power sources for the TS/TPS range (UST PC board)
- Power sources for the MW/TT range (UST PC board)
- Power sources for the TSt range
- Clear text display on the TransTig 2500/3500 Comfort
- Clear text display on the MagicWave 2500/3500 Comfort
General information
A software update for the following Fronius system components can be performed using the LocalNet RS 232 interface:
- Power sources for the TS/TPS range (UST PC board)
- Power sources for the MW/TT range (UST PC board)
- Power sources for the TSt range
- Clear text display on the TransTig 2500/3500 Comfort
- Clear text display on the MagicWave 2500/3500 Comfort
Requirements for using the Local-Net RS 232 interface
The following requirements must be satisfied in order to perform software updates using the LocalNet RS 232 interface:
- Power source firmware TS/TPS, MW/TT OFFICIAL UST V3.29.33 or higher
- Power source firmware TS/TPS, MW/TT OFFICIAL UST V4.01.06 or higher
- Power source firmware OFFICIAL TransSteel V1.1.15 or higher
- LocalNet & Tools software V2.6.c or higher installed on the PC
- For the TS/TPS, MW/TT range, BASICLoad software V3.50.2 or higher installed on the PC
- For the TSt range, BASICLoad software V3.60.6 or higher installed on the PC
IMPORTANT! If software with a compatible version number has already been installed, then only the configurations need to to checked.
Install LocalNet & Tools software
1Insert the software tools CD into the CD drive or download the LNTools_X.Xx file from the DownloadCenter (https://www.fronius.com/en/welding-technology/downloads).
2Execute the LNTools_XX.exe file
3Follow the instructions in the installation wizard
- LocalNet & Tools is installed
- LocalNet & Tools is installed
Configure Local-Net Server Professional software
1Execute the LocalNet Server Professional file - in the start menu under „FroniusProduct Group / LocalNet SDK“
2Select „COM1“ from the Network drop down menu
3Close LocalNet Server Professional
Install BASICLoad software
1Insert the software tools CD into the CD drive or download the BASICLoad_VX.XX.X file from the DownloadCenter (https://www.fronius.com/en/welding-technology/downloads).
2Execute the BASICLoad_VX.XX.X.exe file
3Follow the instructions in the installation wizard
- BASICLoad is installed
- BASICLoad is installed
Configure BASIC-Load software
1Execute the BASICLoad setup file - in the start menu under „Fronius Product Group“
2Select „LocalNet“ from the C167 (UST) dropdown menu
3Close BASICLoad setup
Performing an update
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
After switching on the system components, ensure that the relevant system component is not activated.
IMPORTANT! The latest firmware is available from the DownloadCenter (https://www.fronius.com/de/schweisstechnik/downloads)
1Connect the system components
2Switch on the system components
3Double click on the firmware to be installed
- BasicLoad starts
- The displays on the interface flash
- BasicLoad starts
- The displays on the interface flash
Troubleshooting
Not possible to update the firmware
| Cause: | An old version of „BasicLoad“ is installed on the PC |
| Remedy: | Install a newer version of „BasicLoad“ on the PC, repeat the update |
Update does not start
The status LED in the „BasicLoad“ window flashes yellow
| Cause: | The components are not connected correctly |
| Remedy: | Ensure that all components are properly connected to each other |
„Error occurred when opening the interface!“ message
| Cause: | BasicLoad settings are not set to LocalNet |
| Remedy: | Set the BasicLoad settings to LocalNet |