G Series - Firmware Update

The purpose of this tutorial is to explain the firmware update procedure for a GL-9089 network adapter.

Components

Equipment: 1 MODBUS TCP / Ethernet IP Network Adapter/Head module (GL-9089), 1 power supply (for the module), 1 network cable, 1 computer/laptop.

Tutorial Sections

1. ARCHITECTURE

2. PROCEDURE

1. ARCHITECTURE

You will need to use a computer/laptop to communicate with the network adapter module via a standard network cable.

Figure 1. System Connection Diagram

2. PROCEDURE

Adjust the computer’s network settings to connect to the device:

• Adjust the computer’s network settings to connect to the device:
  • IP Address: 192.168.0.X (X should be between 2 and 253, except 100);
  • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Set the DIP Switches as shown below:

Figure 2. DIP Switch Set (Switches 1, 9, and 10 down)

• Power on the device;
• The MOD LED should be blinking alternately between Green and Red, indicating the equipment is in IAP mode;
• Connect a LAN cable between the device and the computer;
• Open a browser (Edge, Chrome, ...) and enter the address 192.168.0.100, which is the default address for G Series modules;

Figure 3. Login Screen

• Enter user ID and password:
  • User ID: altus
  • Password: altus

Figure 4. Firmware file selection

• Click choose file, upload the desired “.bin” file, and click Update Firmware;

Figure 5. Update confirmation message

• Return the DIP Switches to the operating position and restart the device.

SUCCESS! After this, the device firmware update is complete!