MR-Tools

Supplement 2515369/01
Operating instructions for CopyMachine, MR-FlashTools and
TAPCON_Update

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
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MR-Tools ....................................................................................... 5

1.1

Manufacturer ............................................................................................. 5

1.2

Subject to change without notice .............................................................. 5

1.3

Completeness ........................................................................................... 5

1.4

Safekeeping .............................................................................................. 6

1.5

Notation conventions ................................................................................ 6

1.5.1

Abbreviations used ............................................................................................... 6

1.5.2

Information system................................................................................................ 6

Preparation ................................................................................... 7

CopyMachine ................................................................................ 9

MR-FlashTools ........................................................................... 13

TAPCON update ......................................................................... 15

MR worldwide ............................................................................. 17

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MR-Tools
The tools described in this technical file can be obtained from Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen. These tools are used to simplify troubleshooting and
rectification of errors in the event of problems. You can also launch these
tools using TAPCON-trol. TAPCON-trol must however be installed on your
PC.

1.1

Manufacturer
The product is manufactured by:
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
Falkensteinstrae 8
93059 Regensburg
Tel.: (+49) 9 41/40 90-0
Fax: (+49) 9 41/40 90-7001
E-Mail: sales@reinhausen.com
Further information on the product and copies of this technical file are
available from this address if required.

1.2

Subject to change without notice

The information contained in this technical file comprise the technical
specifications approved at the time of printing. Significant modifications will be
included in a new edition of the technical file.
The document and version numbers of this technical file are shown in the
footer.

1.3

Completeness
This technical file is incomplete without the supporting documentation.

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1.4

Safekeeping
This technical file and all supporting documents must be kept ready to hand
and accessible for future use at all times.

1.5

Notation conventions
This section contains an overview of the abbreviations, symbols and textual
emphasis used.

1.5.1

Abbreviations used
Abbreviation

Definition

CD
DVD
LED
MB
MR
RTC

Compact Disc
Digital Versatile Disc
Light Emitting Diode
Megabyte
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen
Real time clock

Table 1

1.5.2

Abbreviations used

Information system
Information is designed to simplify and improve understanding of particular
procedures. In this technical file they are laid out as follows:
Important information

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2 Preparation

Preparation
Before you start the CopyMachine, MR-FlashTools or TAPCON_Update tools,
please note the following:

Connect PC and device with a 9 pin, uncrossed RS232 cable.

Connect RS232 cable to COM1 port on the front of the device.

This port is known as "COM2" on TAPCON 250.

The device must be switched on.

Ensure that the COM port used on the PC is not opened by or connected
to another application.

The "CopyMachine.exe", "MR_Flashtools.exe" and

"TAPCON_Update.exe" tools must be launched by a describable data
carrier of at least 20 MB.

CopyMachine.exe
MR_Flashtools.exe
TAPCON_Update.exe
Table 2

at least 20 MB
at least 1 MB
at least 1 MB

Memory capacity of data carrier

If the "CopyMachine.exe", "MR_Flashtools.exe" or

"TAPCON_Update.exe" is located on a CD or DVD, copy onto the PC's
hard disk.

Take a note of the baud rate set in the device. This is needed for communication between the PC and device. To find out what baud rate is set
in the device, please consult the corresponding operating instructions.

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CopyMachine
The CopyMachine can be used to download device firmware and data. This
data is then evaluated by Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen to remedy faults. The
following files are created using the CopyMachine and are needed for the
evaluation:

EEPROM.BIN*

FLASH.BIN

RTC.BIN

Firmware*

*) not TAPCON 230

You can use the CopyMachine for the following devices:

TAPCON 230

TAPCON 240

TAPCON 240 LV

TAPCON 250

TAPCON 260

TAPGUARD 240

TAPGUARD 260

TRAFOGUARD

If you are using the CopyMachine with TAPCON-trol software, please read
the TAPCON-trol operating instructions relating to this subject.

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Proceed as follows to back up the device firmware and data:

As soon as you start to back up the data, all device functions are stopped.
Once the process of backing up data is complete, the device is automatically
restarted. It is then ready for operation again.
1.

Go to Extras > CopyMachine.

Figure 1

2.

CopyMachine

Under Interface, set the corresponding COM interface and baud rate.

Select the baud rate which is configured in the device. To find out what baud
rate is set in the device, please consult the corresponding operating
instructions.
3.

Click on the Connect button to establish a connection to the device.

The "Connected" message appears in the status bar when the connection has been successfully established.

4.

Click on the

5.

Click on the Receive data button to download the device data.

button to open the target directory.

The Caution message appears.

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Figure 2

6.

Caution message

Click on the Yes button to confirm the information.

The device data is downloaded.

I

Figure 3

7.

Downloading device data

After downloading, click on the Close button to close the CopyMachine.

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4 MR-FlashTools

MR-FlashTools
If there are any changes to the device firmware, MR-FlashTools allows you to
update the device software on the device.
Before you open MR-FlashTools, you must save the transferred updated file
locally to your PC. Proceed as follows to upload data to the device:
1.

Launch "MR_FlashTools.exe" by double-clicking.

The "MR-FlashTools" dialog window opens.

Figure 4

MR-FlashTools

2.

Select the language you want from the list under Choose language.

3.

Connect PC and device with uncrossed 9 pin cable at RS232 interface.

4.

Disconnecting device from mains.

The device is switched off.

5.

Press and hold down

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6.

Connecting device to mains.

The device is switched on.

7.

Release

8.

Under "Select file", select the file to be transferred from the device directory.

and

With a TAPGUARD 260, you must select a *.mcf file. For all other devices,
please select a *.h86 file.

9.

Under Mode, select the Typical option.With a TAPCON 250, select

"TAPCON250".

Select the baud rate which is configured in the device. To find out what baud
rate is set in the device, please consult the corresponding operating
instructions.

10. Under Communication, set the desired Interface and Baud rate.
11. Click on the Connect button to load the firmware.

All LEDs on the device light up.

12. Data transfer starts.
You can follow the transfer's status on the progress bar. Once all data has
been transferred, the device restarts automatically. Then proceed as follows:
1.

Disconnect PC and device.

2.

Check whether data has been correctly transferred:

Call up "<00> Info" display in device. To call up this display, please
read the corresponding operating instructions.

The time and date under "Info" indicate when the last upload was undertaken.
If this data has changed, the upload was a success.

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5 TAPCON update

TAPCON update
The TAPCON_Update tool is used to update parameters on the device. This
can be done along with a firmware update or independently. If done along
with a firmware update, the firmware must have been updated first.
Proceed as follows:
1.

Connect PC and device with uncrossed 9 pin cable at RS232 interface.

2.

Extract the "TAPCON_Update" archiving file locally to a folder on the PC

hard disk.

3.

Switch on device.

4.

Launch "TAPCON_Update.exe" by double-clicking.

Figure 5

5.

Select "Setup".
The "PreferencesForm" dialog window appears.

Figure 6

6.

TAPCON update

PreferencesForm

Under "COMPortGroupBox", select the corresponding COM interface.

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Select the baud rate which is configured in the device. To find out what baud
rate is set in the device, please consult the corresponding operating
instructions.
7.

Select the language you want (German or English).

8.

Confirm with "OK".

The settings are saved.

9.

Select "Send".
The parameters are uploaded.
You can follow the transfer's status on the progress bar.

If the device does not respond and data transfer does not start, proceed as
follows:
Check whether the device is fully powered up.
Click on the "Send" button for a second time.
1.

After uploading the parameters, Disconnecting device from mains.

The device is switched off

2.

Connecting device to mains.

The device is switched on.

The parameters are updated. The device is ready for operation.

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6 MR worldwide

MR worldwide

Australia
Reinhausen Australia Pty. Ltd.
Ground Floor
6-10 Geeves Avenue
Rockdale N. S. W. 2216
Phone: +61 2 9556 2133
Fax: +61 2 9597 1339
E-mail: sales@au.reinhausen.com
Brazil
MR do Brasil Indstria Mecnica Ltda.
Av. Elias Yazbek, 465
CEP: 06803-000
Embu - So Paulo
Phone: +55 11 4785 2150
Fax: +55 11 4785 2185
E-mail: vendas@reinhausen.com.br
Canada
Reinhausen Canada Inc.
3755, rue Java, Suite 180
Brossard, Qubec J4Y 0E4, Canada
Phone: +1 514 370 5377
Fax: +1 450 659 3092
E-mail: m.foata@ca.reinhausen.com
Germany
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
Falkensteinstrasse 8
93059 Regensburg, Germany
Phone: +49 941 4090 0
Fax: +49 4090 7001
E-mail: sales@reinhausen.com
India
Easun-MR Tap Changers Ltd.
612, CTH Road
Tiruninravur, Chennai 602 024
Phone: +91 44 26300883
Fax: +91 44 26390881
E-mail: easunmr@vsnl.com
Indonesia
Pt. Reinhausen Indonesia
German Center, Suite 6310,
Jl. Kapt. Subijanto Dj.
BSD City, Tangerang
Phone: +62 21 5315-3183
Fax: +62 21 5315-3184
E-mail: c.haering@id.reinhausen.com

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Iran
Iran Transfo After Sales Services Co.
Zanjan, Industrial Township No. 1
(Aliabad)
Corner of Morad Str.
Postal Code 4533144551
E-mail: itass@iran-transfo.com
Italy
Reinhausen Italia S.r.l.
Via Alserio, 16
20159 Milan
Phone: +39 02 6943471
Fax: +39 02 69434766
E-mail: sales@it.reinhausen.com
Japan
MR Japan Corporation
German Industry Park
1-18-2 Hakusan, Midori-ku
Yokohama 226-0006
Phone: +81 45 929 5728
Fax: +81 45 929 5741
Luxembourg
Reinhausen Luxembourg S.A.
72, Rue de Prs
L-7333 Steinsel
Phone: +352 27 3347 1
Fax: +352 27 3347 99
E-mail: sales@lu.reinhausen.com
Malaysia
Reinhausen Asia-Pacific Sdn. Bhd
Level 11 Chulan Tower
No. 3 Jalan Conlay
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 3 2142 6481
Fax: +60 3 2142 6422
E-mail: mr_rap@my.reinhausen.com

Russian Federation
OOO MR
Naberezhnaya Akademika Tupoleva
15, Bld. 2 ("Tupolev Plaza")
105005 Moscow
Phone: +7 495 980 89 67
Fax: +7 495 980 89 67
E-mail: mrr@reinhausen.ru
South Africa
Reinhausen South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
No. 15, Third Street, Booysens Reserve
Johannesburg
Phone: +27 11 8352077
Fax: +27 11 8353806
E-mail: support@za.reinhausen.com
South Korea
Reinhausen Korea Ltd.
Baek Sang Bldg. Room No. 1500
197-28, Kwanhun-Dong, Chongro-Ku
Seoul 110-718, Korea
Phone: +82 2 767 4909
Fax: +82 2 736 0049
E-mail: you-mi.jang@kr.reinhausen.com
U.S.A.
Reinhausen Manufacturing Inc.
2549 North 9th Avenue
Humboldt, TN 38343
Phone: +1 731 784 7681
Fax: +1 731 784 7682
E-mail: sales@reinhausen.com

P.R.C. (China)
MR China Ltd. (MRT)

360
4E
200120
86 21 61634588
86 21 61634582
mr-sales@cn.reinhausen.com
mr-service@cn.reinhausen.com

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Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH

Falkensteinstrasse 8
93059 Regensburg, Germany

+49 941 4090 0

www.reinhausen.com
+49 941 4090 7001
sales@reinhausen.com