Transfer of Bootloader data

The right part of the Memory Manager is responsible for the transfer of Bootloader data:

Transfer of BL-NET functional data from the PC to the Bootloader. The BL-NET configuration can be created directly on the device via web browser or using the software „F-Editor“ on the PC.

The BL-NET Bootloader functional data is stored on the PC.

Transfer of the files for the BL-NET online diagram from the PC to the Bootloader. After selecting the file type (*.gif or *.html), the corresponding file can be selected and loaded into the Bootloader. Both files must be loaded sequentially. The files must not exceed the maximum permitted size of 196 kilobytes each.
More details about the online diagram can be found in tutorial for the TAPPS programming software.

The latest BL-NET operating system (*.frm) can be downloaded from http://www.ta.co.at. Observe the update instructions on our homepage!

CAUTION: Newer operating systems are not necessarily compatible with the software already present on the PC. The homepage provides information on this. The software on the PC should always be brought up to date before an operating system update.

When updating a Bootloader from version 1.xx to 2.xx, all saved controller function data are lost. Therefore, before updating the operating system, it is necessary to backup the data stored on the Bootloader to the PC.

If the update is started in the Memory Manager, the Bootloader first loads the program into the internal memory (progress bar in Memory Manager is full) and then the processor is written with the new operating system. This procedure is indicated by alternate flashing of both LEDs on the Bootloader.
This is followed by a restart and the Bootloader is then ready for operation again.

The D-LOGGUSB data converter has the same operating system (*.frm) as the BL232 Bootloader, which can be downloaded from the homepage at http://www.ta.co.at.
CAUTION: Newer operating systems are not necessarily compatible with the software already present on the PC. The homepage provides information on this. The software on the PC should always be brought up to date before an operating system update.

It is advisable to read out any logged data before updating the operating system. All program elements required for the system update are stored in a protected storage area (boot sector) that cannot be overwritten by the data converter. This means that interrupting the operating system transfer should not cause any problems. However, the device will not operate correctly until the operating system is fully loaded. In general, an update should only be performed when the newer operating system contains changes that are required (Never change a running system!). An operating system update always represents a certain small risk.