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136 9440500990 Rev D
BESTCOMSPlus
®
Software DECS-250N
Note
The latest version of BESTCOMSPlus software should be downloaded
from the Basler Electric website and installed before performing a
firmware upgrade.
A device package contains firmware for the DECS-250N, the optional Contact Expansion Module (CEM-
2020), and the optional Analog Expansion Module (AEM-2020). Embedded firmware is the operating
program that controls the actions of the DECS-250N. The DECS-250N stores firmware in nonvolatile flash
memory that can be reprogrammed through the communication ports. It is not necessary to replace
EPROM chips when updating the firmware with a newer version.
The DECS-250N can be used in conjunction with CEM-2020 or AEM-2020 expansion modules which
expand the DECS-250N capabilities. When upgrading the firmware in any component of this system, the
firmware in ALL of the components of the system should be upgraded to ensure compatibility of
communications between the components.
Caution
The order in which the components are upgraded is critical. Assuming
a system of a DECS-250N and expansion module(s) is in a state
where the DECS-250N is communicating with the system expansion
module(s), the expansion module must be upgraded before the
DECS-250N. This is necessary because the DECS-250N must be
able to communicate with the expansion module(s) before the
DECS-250N can send firmware to it. If the DECS-250N were
upgraded first, and the new firmware included a change to the
expansion module communication protocol, it is possible that the
expansion module(s) could no longer communicate with the upgraded
DECS-250N. Without communications between the DECS-250N and
the expansion module(s), upgrading the expansion module(s) is not
possible.
Note
If power is lost or communication is interrupted during file transfer to
the DECS-250N, the firmware upload will fail. The device will continue
to use the previous firmware. Once communication has been restored,
the user must start the firmware upload again. Select Upload Device
Files from the Communication pull-down menu and proceed normally.
Upgrading Firmware in Expansion Modules
The following procedure is used to upgrade firmware in the expansion modules. This must be completed
before upgrading firmware in the DECS-250N. If no expansion module is present, proceed to Upgrading
Firmware in the DECS-250N.
1. Remove the DECS-250N from service. Refer to the appropriate site schematics to ensure that all
steps have been taken to properly and completely de-energize the DECS-250N.
2. Apply only control power to the DECS-250N.
3. Enable the expansion modules that are present in the system. If they have not already been
enabled, enable the expansion modules in the BESTCOMSPlus Settings Explorer,
Communications, CAN Bus, Remote Module Setup screen.
4. Verify that the DECS-250N and the associated expansion modules are communicating. This can
be verified by examining the alarm status using the Metering Explorer in BESTCOMSPlus or from
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