ENTRON iPAK2v2.12 mp BCM Mid Frequency Weld Control User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- ENTRON
Table of Contents
Application Note
Instructions to determine iPAK2v2 firmware and Install future Firmware
Updates
Firmware Version
iPAK2v2.12
Hardware Version
iPAK2v2 Timer Part Numbers
01-70-28 or 600815
February 24
Document no.
Document Revisions
| Date | Document Number | Approved By | Document Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2024 | Sean Simmons | Initial release | |
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This document is only published in the English language
Introduction
1.1 Scope
The firmware version uploaded to the control must be compatible with the
hardware version. This document outlines the steps to identify the Hardware
version of the iPAK2 weld timer and update the firmware using ENTRON’s
NetFlash software.
1.2 Firmware and Hardware information
The Hardware version can be identified by checking the timer part number. The
timer can be identified via the label or using the Netflash software.
1.2.1 Identify By Label
The iPAK2v2 timer has a label on the weld timer. The weld timer will be
installed inside the cabinet. To view the label, disconnect power to the weld
control and open the cabinet. The iPAK2v2 weld timer will be labeled 01-70-28
or 600815.
1.2.2 Identify the Timer via Netflash
The Netflash software can be used to connect to the control and view the
firmware on the Weld Timer. The iPAK2v2 timers will be identified by the
firmware name. All iPAK2v2 timers will have a firmware that start with
“IPAK2V2”.
Navigate to the Configuration tab shows the current firmware version.
Firmware and Hardware information
Updating Firmware
To update the iPAK2v2 Firmware. First obtain the latest Firmware revision e.g iPAK2v2.12 by contacting ENTRON or downloading from our website.Copy and paste this on the desktop of the PC. Now follow the steps in Table 1.
Notice
Notice
This update applies to all iPAK2v2 weld timers
Step| Description| Screen / Parameters|
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1
| Connect to your PC to the iPAK2v2 weld timer via a ethernet cable and open Netflash V1.18|
|
2| Confirm the Target IP is selected| |
3| Select Flash programming tool.| |
4| Select the current firmware. The file type will be “.hex”| |
5| Select the Connect with Control icon. This displays Memory A & Memory
B firmware versions| |
Step| Description| Screen / Parameters|
---|---|---|---
| including Active Memory used| |
6| Select the Start Transfer to Control icon.| |
7| Choosing either A or B begins the process by first Erasing the chosen
memory. and then transferring the file| |
8|
Confirm the firmware has been installed to the targeted memory by clicking the
Connect to control icon.
This displays which Memory has been upgraded and if it is Active.
| |
9| Active Firmware: Memory A| |
Step| Description| Screen / Parameters|
---|---|---|---
10
| If the upgraded memory is not Active Select the Upgraded memory to activate.| |
11| Select the Upgraded memory to activate. e.g Memory A| |
12| Active Firmware: Memory A Memory A is now ready for
activation.| |
13
| Select, restart the control to complete activation OK.| |
14| Select Restart control icon.
Then Restart control? Continue| |
Step| Description| Screen / Parameters|
---|---|---|---
15| To confirm the timer is using the updated firmware, this can be observed
on the configuration programming screen.| |
Table 1: Update Firmware
Technical Support
3.1.1 Internet
The latest version of the documentation and other helpful resources in the
ENTRON Document Library page found in the Resource section of the ENTRON
website: https://www.entroncontrols.com
3.1.2 Documentation Request
Documentation, user instructions and technical information can be requested by
emailing ENTRON Controls at
customerservice@entroncontrols.com
Please include your name and email
3.1.3 Service and Technical Support
For service and technical support, we request that customers fill out the
Technical Support Form found on our website at link below:
Notice
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FORM LINK
https://www.entroncontrols.com/resources/technical-support.html
After the web form has been completed, your case will be assigned to one of
our technical specialists who will contact you directly.
The service sites are shown in the table below. Please contact the site for
your specific region.
Manufacturing Site| Country| Phone| Email| Regions
Supported
---|---|---|---|---
ENTRON US| USA| +1-864-416-0190|
tech.support@entroncontrols.com|
USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, Rest of World
ENTRON MX| Mexico| +52-844-415-9081|
soporte@entronmx.com| Mexico, Central America
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Product Model: iPAK2v2
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References
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