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13.12 Internet update of the machine software
The machine software can be updated with PFAFF flash programming. For this purpose the
PFP boot program and the appropriate control software for the machine type must be
installed on a PC. To transfer the data to the machine, the PC and the machine control unit
must be connected with an appropriate null modem cable (part no. 91-291 998-91).
The PFP boot program and the control software of the machine type can be
downloaded from the PFAFF-homepage using the following path:
www.pfaff-industrial.com/de/service/download/steuerungssoftware.html
To update the machine software carry out the following steps:
While the machine software is being updated, no setting up, maintenance or
adjustment work may be carried out on the machine!
● Switch off the machine.
● Connect the PC (serial interface or appropriate USB-adapter) and the machine control unit
(RS232).
● Switch on the PC and start the PFP boot program.
● Select the machine type.
● Press the "programming" button.
● An extra program (quick loader) is started.
● Switch on the machine within 60 seconds.
● The software update is carried out, the update progress is shown on the bar display.
● When the update has been completed, the message "software update successfully
completed" appears.
If this message does not appear, the entire procedure must be repeated!
The machine is not safe for operation until the programming has been
completed successfully and without faults.
● Switch off the machine and end the quick loader and PFP boot program.
● End the connection between the PC and the machine control unit.
● Switch on the machine.
● A plausibility control is carried out and, if necessary, a cold start.
More information and assistance is at your disposal in the file "PFPHILFE.TXT",
which can be called up from the PFP boot program by pressing the "help"
button.