Upgrade a fieldbus device: select upgrade files first

Select this option when you have a file and want the system to find the devices on a single H1 segment (port) that can be upgraded with it. Only the devices that match the file are available for selection.

To upgrade H1 fieldbus devices by selecting the upgrade files first:

  1. Select H1 Fieldbus Device from the drop-down list in the opening window of the DeltaV Controller and I/O Upgrade Utility and click the Next button.
  2. Select the controller and click the Next button.
  3. Select the fieldbus card and click the Next button.
  4. Select either of the following upgrade options:
    • Download and Activate new software.
    • Download new software, but Activate it at a later time.
  5. On the bottom part of the dialog, choose to select an upgrade file and click the Next button.
  6. A dialog is displayed for you to browse for the upgrade file (with an extension of .ffd).
  7. Click the Browse button and browse to the directory that contains the upgrade file.
  8. Select the upgrade file and click Open. After you select a file, the Port selection radio buttons are enabled.
  9. Select a port. A list of its H1 devices that can be upgraded with the selected file is displayed.
  10. Select the device. The DeltaV Controller and I/O Upgrade Utility connects to the device and determines if the device can be upgraded with the selected file. Messages may be shown that describe certain conditions associated with the upgrade.

    Both the current software version running in the device and the new software version of the selected file are displayed. It may not be obvious which of the two versions is more recent in terms of manufacturer release because the format of the software version is manufacturer specific. You need to be aware of the upgrade file names and determine which version should be running in the device.

    You can select more than one device and you can deselect a device by clicking it again.

    You can press the Refresh Devices button to update the list without losing any existing selections.

    Note

    After selecting a device, you can right-click it and select Properties from the context menu to view additional information about the device and the upgrade.

  11. Click Next to continue. The devices to be upgraded are shown in a list.
  12. Click Next to initiate the upgrade and Yes on the warning dialog to confirm the upgrade.