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Chapter 5: Flashing Firmware
There are occasions when Watlow may make modifications to the control firmware. If you are trying to
determine if you have the latest firmware in your control call (507-494-5656) or e-mail (wintechsupport@
watlow.com) Watlow technical support. In the event that Watlow technical support suggests that the control
firmware be upgraded there is utility software that will be provided along with the executable to flash the
control. The screen shots below illustrate a step-by-step approach to flashing your control.
7. Press 1 to select the controller at this address
8. Model number and firmware version in controller is displayed
9. Press ‘Y’ to start download - upgrade
1. Connect USB to EIA-485 converter to PC
2. Install USB driver from CD if prompted
3. Connect converter to EZ-ZONE
TM
PM
4. Unzip files to directory
5. Execute PM Flash exe file
6. When a EZ-ZONE™ PM is located, the message below is displayed
Figure 5.3
10. PM switches to flash mode
11. PM LED display blanks then flashes one segment
Figure 5.1
Figure 5.2
Flashing EZ-ZONE™ PM Firmware