Motion Console

The next window will ask you to browse for the firmware file. Choose the XMPxxxxx.bin ("xxxxx" represents the firmware version) firmware file from the mei\xmp\bin directory. The standard software release includes one XMP controller firmware file. In this example, we will download XMP531A7.bin.

If you have installed custom software, there will be an additional firmware file in the same directory. Each custom firmware file is numbered: X1Pxxxxx.bin, X2Pxxxxx.bin, etc. If you are using custom firmware, select the proper custom XnPxxxxx.bin file from the same directory.

Select the proper firmware version and click Open.

When the verification window appears, click Yes. It will take approximately 30 seconds to download the firmware to the controller.

 

For CAN Controllers

If you are installing a CAN controller, you must also download the appropriate CAN firmware with Motion Console. It can also be downloaded using the CAN Flash Utility, CANFlash.exe.

In the CAN Network Summary window, click the FW Download button.

The next window will ask you to browse for the firmware file from the mei\xmp\bin directory. The CAN firmware is distinguishable by its *.out extension.

In this example, we will download CA002B1.out.

 

Troubleshooting

What if I accidentally downloaded the wrong version or need to change the firmware version on the controller?
Once you have loaded firmware onto the controller for the first time, you can also manually change the version of firmware on the controller in Motion Console's Controller Summary window. Under the Action tab, click the FW Download button and then select the correct firmware file from the mei\xmp\bin directory.