PENTAIR 521606 Solartouch Controller Installation Guide
- June 10, 2024
- Pentair
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PENTAIR 521606 Solartouch Controller
Product Information
The SolarTouch Controller Firmware Update User’s Guide provides instructions for updating the firmware of the SolarTouch Controller. The kit contents include a USB cable for connecting the programmer to a PC or laptop, and a 5-pin header programming connector (JP2) on the control panel circuit board. The user must have administration rights on their PC before starting the installation process. The user must also read through the instructions before starting the installation process.
Technical Support
For technical support, call 800-831-7133 or visit the website www.pentair.com.
Installation Guide
Important safety instructions must be read and followed before installing the firmware update. The instructions must be saved for future reference.
Install MPLABX (version 5.25 or later) online using a PC or Laptop
- Connect to the Internet using a PC or Laptop.
- Navigate to the Microchip MPLab web site to download IPE programming software: http://www.microchip.com/mplab/mplab-x-ide
- The IPE application must be installed on the PC which must be available during the MPLAB X IDE installation process, if a checked box is selected. You do not need to install the MPLAB X IDE in order to use the IPE application.
- From your PC Downloads folder, double-click file MPLABX-IDEwindows-installer.exe to start the installation process.
- Select Yes to download the program from the Internet to make changes to your computer.
- Click Next from Setup window. Select I accept the agreement then click Next.
- Continue with the installation process by selecting the application selections. Click Next.
- Installation Options: Use the default Installation directory (or select another directory). Select Use System Proxy Settings Click Next to install the software. Follow the screen prompts.
- Click Finish to complete the installation process.
Connecting the Programmer
Before connecting the programmer, ensure that the USB hub is powered with its own power supply.
- Open the front cover of the controller. Remove the three (3) screws securing the control panel. Flip the control panel up to access the control panel circuit board. Be careful not to stretch the ribbon cable connecting the control panel to the main circuit board.
- Locate the 5-pin header programming connector JP2 on the control panel circuit board. Note where pin 1 is located.
- Connect the USB cable (provided) to the programmer and to a USB port on the PC.
- Align and insert the programmer (pin 1 on right side) onto the 5-pin connector (pin 1 on right side) on the control panel circuit board (PCB).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Technical Support
Phone : 800-831-7133
Web site : www.pentair.com
Kit contents
The following items are included in Kit P/N 521606
- PICKit™ 4 programmer
- Installation Guide (this manual)
System requirements
- Windows® 10 and Windows 7
Related manual
SolarTouch® Controller Manual (P/N 521591)
SolarTouch® Controller Firmware Update Instructions
The SolarTouch Controller firmware can be updated using the PICkit™ 4 in- circuit programmer which is connected to a USB port on a computer running Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
IMPORTANT : Do not plug in PROGRAMMER until after software is installed.
Note : Be sure that you have administration rights on your PC before
starting the installation.
Note : Before starting, please read through the instructions
Install MPLABX (version 5.25 or later) online using a PC or Laptop
Install the MPLABX® V5.25 Integrated Programming Environment IPE software onto your PC as follows
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Connect to the Internet using a PC or Laptop.
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Navigate to Microchip MPLab web site to download IPE programming software: http://www.microchip.com/mplab/mplab-x-ide
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The IPE application must be installed on the PC which must be available during the MPLAB X IDE installation process, if a checked box is selected. You do not need to install the MPLAB X IDE in order to use the IPE application.
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From your PC Downloads folder, double-click file MPLABX-IDEwindows- installer.exe to start the installation process.
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Select Yes to downloaded the program from the Internet to make changes to your computer.
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Click “Next” from Setup window. Select “I accept the agreement” then click Next.
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Select Use System Proxy Settings and click Next.
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Select MPLAB IPE (Integrated Programming Environment) and all of the application selections. Click Next
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Installation Options: Use the default Installation directory (or select another directory. Select “Use System Proxy Settings” Click Next to install the software.
Follow the screen prompts. -
Click Finish to complete the installation process. Continue the installation with Connecting the Programmer on next page.
Connecting the Programmer
Connect the USB cable (provided) to the programmer and to a USB port on the PC. Note: If a USB hub is being used, the hub must be powered with its own power suppl
Connect Programmer to SolarTouch® Control Panel
- Open the front cover of the controller. Remove the three (3) screws securing the control panel. Flip the control panel up to access the control panel circuit board. Note: Be careful not to stretch the ribbon cable connecting the control panel to the main circuit board.
- Locate the 5-pin header programming connector JP2 on the control panel circuit board. Note where pin 1 is located
- With the front (LEDs) of the PICKit® 4 programmer facing you, connect the programmer (pin 1 on right side) onto the 5-pin connector (pin 1 on right side) on the control panel circuit board (PCB) as shown below.
- Switch ON power to the SolarTouch Controller.
- Next, load the MPLAB IDE software.
Continue with Launching the IPE Programming Application on the next page
Launching The IPE Programming Application
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After installing the software, double-click the MPLAB® IPE v5.25 application icon located on the desktop. The IPE main window opens.
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From drop-down menu, select as follows:
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Family : All Families
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Device : PIC16F1939
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Tool : PICkit4S. No: “Programmer Serial #”
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Click Connect to connect to Device and Tool and make sure there is no Connection error in the Output window.
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If a Caution screen displays, click OK to continue
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Upon connecting the following screen displays, indicating the PICKit™ 4 Programmer is connecting to the target device.
Note : If the “Hex File” and “Browse” window does not show, you may need to minimize the “Output – IPE” window.
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Select Erase. Be sure that erase device memory is complete
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Select Browse to load the firmware .hex file from the PC directory to be programmed into the device. Then click Open.
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Be sure the hex file to be programmed is loaded successfully
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Select Program to program the device. Be sure that the programming is complete.
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Select Read to read the all memory
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Select Verify to verify the all memory. Once verified, “Verifcation Successful” is displayed
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Exit the IPE V5.25 application.
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Disconnect the PICKit™ 4 programmer from the SolarTouch® Controller board.
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The updated firmware should already be running. Reinstall the SolarTouch controller board in the enclosure and secure the control panel with the three (3) screws.
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To verify the new firmware version, reset or recycle power on the SolarTouch Controller. The firmware version is only displayed immediately after reset for a few seconds
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