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There are several methods available for updating the bootloader on a SCADAPack 47x. The most straightforward approach is to use RemoteConnect while connected either locally or remotely. Alternatively, the bootloader can be updated via Telnet. Telnet access is supported through third-party applications such as PuTTY, as well as the integrated terminal in Windows. Refer to the examples below for detailed instructions on updating the bootloader using PuTTY or the Windows command prompt.
Step 1: Transfer the Bootloader File to the RTU
- Open RemoteConnect and connect to the SCADAPack 47x RTU via USB.
- Enable the Telnet Service on the device.
- Go Online with the device and write the project to the SCADAPack 47x RTU.
- Right-click on SCADAPack x70 Controller Settings – DeviceDTM, then go to:
- Additional Functions > Write File to Device
- In the Write File to Device window:
- Click Browse, locate the bootloader file (e.g., SP47x_BL_151.blz), and click OK.
- Wait for the file transfer to complete.
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Step 2: Apply the Firmware Patch Using PuTTY
- Open PuTTY and connect to the RTU using the USB IP address:
10.2.3.4. - Type the command: DIR
- This verifies that the bootloader file exists on the device.
- Type the command: RESTART BOOTMON *.blz
- Example:
- RESTART BOOTMON SP47x_BL_151.blz
- Open PuTTY and connect to the RTU using the USB IP address:
- Wait for the firmware patch to complete. The PuTTY session will disconnect automatically.
- Reconnect using PuTTY and type: VER
- This displays the updated bootloader version.
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Step 3: Apply the Firmware Patch Using Windows Command Prompt
- Open Windows Command Prompt and type: Telnet 10.2.3.4
- This will connect to the SCADAPack x70 RTU.
Type the command: DIR
- This verifies that the firmware file is present.
Type the command: RESTART BOOTMON SP47x_BL_151.blz
- Wait for the patch to complete. The connection will be lost.
- Reconnect using command: Telnet 10.2.3.4
- Type the command: VER
- This displays the updated firmware version.
