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?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V15.x

Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 5:25 am
by iop_p
Hi all,

I have a very urgent problem with ELAU MC-4 firmware update, I tried a lot of methods to solved it used my DIY sreial cable, but alaways failured

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Now I write the step what I had done:

A.
MC-4 side------------------------------------------PC side
2-----------------------------------------------------3
3-----------------------------------------------------2
4-----------------------------------------------------5
Result: The "Firmware Assistant" can't detcted the moudle
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B.
MC-4 side--------------------------------------------PC side
2-----------------------------------------------------2
3-----------------------------------------------------3
4-----------------------------------------------------5
Result: The same as above
=====================================================================
C.
MC-4 side-------------------------------------------PC side
2-----------------------------------------------------2
3-----------------------------------------------------3
5-----------------------------------------------------5
Result: The "Firmware Assistant" can detcted the moudle now, but it alaways let me try lower baudrate, I tried change the baudrate, but no use.
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D.
MC-4 side-------------------------------------------PC side
2-----------------------------------------------------2
3-----------------------------------------------------3
5-----------------------------------------------------5
|
4-----
Result: The same as above.

E.
MC-4 side--------------------------------------------PC side
2-----------------------------------------------------2
3-----------------------------------------------------3
5-----------------------------------------------------5
|
6------

Result: The same as above


So, what should I do now, does anybody have an idea, pls share to me. Thanx (sos) (fback)

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:54 am
by SSSeif
hello!
did you find a solution? i have the same problem...

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:52 pm
by apilife
Hello,

Some ELAU guys seem to have symmetry difficulty with pinouts...
Here is my cable pinout diagram.

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Be careful: always shut down power before connecting or disconnecting cable on X7... or this port may definitely burn out !
It is much a better way to upgrade MC4 firmware through the controller with Ethernet connection when possible !

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 7:02 am
by serg77
Hey.
apilife
Thank you very much for the description of the cable to the MC-4.
And where can I download the latest firmware for the MC-4?

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 12:11 pm
by apilife
You can look for firmware on http://www.elau.com/downloads.html
First you have to register, then look in PacDrive M downloads.

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 3:12 pm
by serg77
Hi
I was there but there is no firmware. Once the program
PacDrive Diagnostics.

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 3:42 pm
by apilife
After login, I see the firmware files (Downloads -> Download PacDrive M -> Software -> Firmware).
Here is the direct link : http://www.elau.com/fileadmin/user_uplo ... 05_MC4.zip

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:59 am
by serg77
apilife (tyou)
Thank you very much!

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:10 pm
by jackberg
Hi there,
Have you solved your problem? Because I have the same communication problem. Tried the pinout mentionned. Also, I can't find the Pacdrive Sercos firmware assistant software anywhere on the Elau website. Does anyone have it?

Thanks

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:44 am
by serg77
Hello everyone.
To jackberg
The problem was solved. I have an assistant for the firmware.
This service CD. There's a lot of interesting things.
http://yadi.sk/d/JoDyE5gsGAX89
The password-a personal message.

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:13 pm
by Rudi_budi
Hi all,

I have got download from this link,

http://yadi.sk/d/JoDyE5gsGAX89

don't understand about password...please help?

anyone please

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:36 am
by serg77
Hello everyone.
Password for archive ----- sercos1977
Use luck :D :D :D

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:55 pm
by Rudi_budi
Hello serg777,

Thanks a lot (clap) 8) (clap)

Rudi_budi

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:49 pm
by usefi5961
dear all:
i want connect to packdrie diagnostics software but by building cable (aboe schematic)i can not connect to drive please if anyone help me send fresh schematic for building this cable.
4----------------2
1----------------3
2,3----------------5

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 10:27 pm
by japiejoo
hello everyone

I need Firmware version V00_12_52 for my MC-4

kan anybody help me, i can't found this file

Thanks ans regards

Hans

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:25 am
by guerik
great Thanks.

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:36 am
by goffka
Thank you so much for all the listed information.
Successfully update firmware on the MC4.
For some reason, there was an error on the drive and is not reset. All elements are intact. Firmware was 22.05, I again flashed the same drive and earned.
All thanks again!

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:58 pm
by esvblog
Hi and helloo.
First i've read all info from this post.
And i do have trouble with connection.

I've made cable as is shown (i have doubt that i do not make mistake) there is no ifo from where i see connector to MLAU.
But i have found GND

But still no connection
i see on scope that computer sending some transmit. But no receive at all.

i have two MC-4 and on both the same situation.

i have use a diagnostics v3 tool (from schneider)

What i do wrong ?

do i have to connect pin 6 or 5 ?
or maybe pin PRO_sel i have to disconnect or connect to +5V

Best regards
Mark

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:40 am
by esvblog
It is solved...
i have conflict with RS drivers from other programs.
i have made succesfully update firmware :D

Thanks a lot.

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:54 am
by aleksei112
The problem with connecting to Elau mc 4 is up-to-date, did everything as it is written above - it was not possible to connect.
I will be grateful for help

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:35 pm
by ramiers
apilife wrote:Hello,

Some ELAU guys seem to have symmetry difficulty with pinouts...
Here is my cable pinout diagram.

Image

Be careful: always shut down power before connecting or disconnecting cable on X7... or this port may definitely burn out !
It is much a better way to upgrade MC4 firmware through the controller with Ethernet connection when possible !

Hi, could you tell me how to upgrade through the controller? tx

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V15.x

Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:44 am
by usefi5961
dear members:
sorry,i try to connect to mc4 by firmware assistant and pacdrive diagnostics by rs232 cable but i can not connect to drive,please help me how can i connect to it and what is rs232-sel and pro-sel pin of x7 connector?(my pacdrive mc4 is version 16.32)

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 5:04 pm
by Hassanazhar92
goffka wrote:
Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:36 am
Thank you so much for all the listed information.
Successfully update firmware on the MC4.
For some reason, there was an error on the drive and is not reset. All elements are intact. Firmware was 22.05, I again flashed the same drive and earned.
All thanks again!

Bro I have done everything you said.
but still getting the Error "Couldn't set the required baudrate. Try it with a lower baud rate"

Can you please share how did you solve it.
Its urgent

Thanks

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V15.x

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 5:20 pm
by goffka
Updated it a week ago again. There was no connection either. I managed to connect under the following conditions:
1 program is open and waiting for connection.
2 rs232 cable is connected.
3 ONLY after that connect 24v power.
Connection Speed ​​115.

Try it. If it doesn’t work out - write to me

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V15.x

Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 7:25 pm
by celiodalmagro
Hi. New on this forum. Thanks in advance for any help.
Does anyone have or know how to get Firmware_MC-4_V00_12_02?

Thanks.

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V15.x

Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:08 am
by pwnst4r
Wow, thank you apilife!

Every "official" document regarding the pinout of the 6-pin mini DIN diagnostic cable was written by morons.
You are absolutely correct that they have an issue with symmetry. More like Elau/Schneider can't tell the difference between their ass and their head (though it doesn't matter, because they are all ass heads, hahahahah).

Thank you, as well, goffka. I followed your steps and had success in downgrading this junk MC-4 servo to an older firmware.

You rock, dudes!

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V15.x

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:01 am
by TNC1971
Hello guys..can anyone give me in detail of a correct wiring of serial cable from MC-4 to PC (serial port db9 male) please?

Thank you so much in advance

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V15.x

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:05 am
by TNC1971
Unfortunately I can’t see a cable pin out diagram from Apilife on above chat..
(fback)

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:13 pm
by Danish
celiodalmagro wrote:
Thu May 07, 2020 7:25 pm
Hi. New on this forum. Thanks in advance for any help.
Does anyone have or know how to get Firmware_MC-4_V00_12_02?

Thanks.
apilife wrote:
Thu Dec 19, 2013 3:42 pm
After login, I see the firmware files (Downloads -> Download PacDrive M -> Software -> Firmware).
Here is the direct link : http://www.elau.com/fileadmin/user_uplo ... 05_MC4.zip

Re: ?:How to update ELAU motor controller MC-4 firmware <= V15.x

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 6:10 am
by apilife