How to Update Decanter 2Touch HMI Firmware

Current document explains how the HMI Firmware is updated.

1. To update the HMI Firmware one needs to have the PC, the Ethernet crossover
type cable, the “HMI Firmware V X.X.XXX” update.

2. First you need to set up your laptop to the same network with the HMI. Go to the
Properties of the Local Area Connection

3. Scroll down to the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and hit the Properties button below
4. Select “Use the following IP address” option and enter the IP address and Subnet
mask. For example if your panel has arrived with IP address 192.168.1.1 you can
set the laptop IP to 192.168.1.100 and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0

5. The firewalls enabled with Symantec Endpoint Protection software on Alfa Laval
computers do not affect dedicated channels allocated for communication between
your pc and 2Touch HMI panel. The traffic required for the HMI Firmware Update is
therefore always allowed.

Though it was discovered that if the Cisco Systems VPN Client firewalls are
enabled, the communication to the HMI will not be possible. Before you start
2Touch HMI Firmware Update please make sure where is no checkmark appears
near the “Stateful Firewall (Always On)” option in the VPN Client Options drop
down menu.
6. Connect the HMI and your pc using the crossover Ethernet cable.

7. Turn off the HMI power and set it’s dip switches to 0100 (sw2=1).

8. Power up HMI panel. Note the “awaiting command” message in the screen lower
left corner. Run the Image Loader executable file that is located inside the folder
HMI Firmware V.6.0.XXX (e.g. file IML_332.exe), push Next on the pop up screen

9. On the next screen preset the HMI IP address and the Subnet mask:
10. Use the drop down menu when Image Loader asks to select the operator terminal

11. Click on Upgrade button to continue

 12. Once upgrade is complete you’ll see the notification message.

13. Turn off the HMI power and set the dip switch to 1000 to access the service menu.

14. Apply the HMI power and set IP address to 192.168.0.20.

15. Turn off the HMI power and set the dip switch back to 0000.

The HMI panel Firmware is now updated. Your computer Local Area Connection Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) properties need to be set back to “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
It can be done via Network Connections.

You may now proceed with HMI project loading from the memory stick.