Appendix
BC315096 Version: 2.1.0
Task configuration
A maximum of one task is available. A sensible task time should be selected. Adjust the task time to your
application by measuring the required system time (PLC + K-Bus + fieldbus + other).
Retain data
For the Bus Terminal controllers of the BCxx50, BCxx20 and BXxx00 series, up to 2kbyte of retain data are
available. Ensure that no (or only very few) retain data are used in function blocks (see RETAIN data [}58]).
8.3 Firmware Update
Firmware update program
The firmware update program is required for loading a new firmware to the Bus Coupler. The program is
transferred via the serial interface.
Note for BX3100:
Updates are not available with BX3100 firmware 0.64 (or lower). If these devices need updating, send the
BX3100 to the manufacturer with a corresponding note.
Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
Service Department
Stahlstr. 31
33415 Verl, Germany
Firmware update program 241 (https://infosys.beckhoff.com/content/1033/bc3150/Resources/
zip/3238791819.zip) 71kbytes (for Windows NT4.0 SP6, 2000, XP).
The program FirmwareUpdate.exe and the file TcRouterHelper.dll have to be in the same directory. Open
the program by double-clicking on FirmwareUpdate.exe.
Update for Bus Terminal Controllers
BX series
Select the appropriate device of - in this example "Serial interface (BX)".
Fig.85: Selecting a BX series Bus Terminal Controller
BCxx50 series
Select the corresponding device, in this case "Serial Interface".
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