STB NIP 2212 Ethernet Communication Adapter
Exec. Upgrade to v.1.16.0
Web Upgrade to v.1.12.0
What is the
Purpose of the
Resolution
7/9/04 v1
The purpose of this resolution is to inform users of Advantys Ethernet Network Interface
Modules (STB NIP 2212) that the following files have been upgraded:

Executive firmware has been upgraded to version 1.16.0. The previous Exec. version
was 1.12.0.

The Web pages have been upgraded to version 1.12.0. The previous Web version was
1.10.0.

The Kernel had been previously upgraded to version 1.07.0.
What Units are
Affected
STB NIP 2212 Ethernet Network Interface Modules (NIM) with an SV of 1.12.0 or less.
In this Resolution
This resolution contains the following topics.
Topic
Description of the Problems
File Information
Accessing the Files
Field Upgrade Procedure
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See Page
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Description of the Problems
Exec Firmware
Fixes
The Exec. and Kernel were updated to fix the following issues:
1. Outputs could come on for 500ms under certain conditions.
2. The LAN ST LED would blink 4 times (duplicate address detected) if a hub or switch is
powered up after 2 or more Ethernet NIM’s on a network are powered up.
3. During initialization, the LAN ST LED blink pattern appeared as valid LAN Status codes
and could be misinterpreted as an error or status.
4. LAN ST LED blinks 4 times (duplicate address detected) if a link was broken and then reestablished between the NIM and a hub/switch
5. Inconsistent Ethernet NIM response times.
6. Unable to accurately count an error code blink pattern with the ERRor LED.
7. A failure loading the Exec. may randomly occur when using the Loader Utility (dated
12/8/03).
Web Firmware
Fixes
The Web pages, updated to version 1.12.0, were changed with the following:
1. Adds CAN Extension modules to the Web pages.
2. Increased the size of some text boxes that would not properly display all of the characters
in that field.
File Information
Overview
The Zip file (stbnip2212v116.zip) contains the following files required for updating the STB
NIP 2212:

Exec (FBC000.bin) v.1.16.0

Kernel (FBC000ker.bin) v.1.07.0
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Web Pages (web_files.zr) v.1.12.0
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A new Loader Utility (Upgrade.exe) dated 6/16/04
Descriptions
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The Loader Utility is the program that will allow the user to load the Web pages, Kernel,
and Exec firmware to the Ethernet NIM module.
The Exec. firmware has been updated from version 1.12.0 to version 1.16.0. Once the
Exec is loaded, change the SV on the label of the Ethernet NIM to 1.16.0.
The Web pages have been updated from version 1.10.0 to version 1.12.0.
The Kernel firmware is at version 1.07.0. (previously updated in Feb. 2004).
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Accessing the Files
Description
The file stbnip2212v116.zip may be obtained from IANet at this time. IANet is a site that can
be accessed by Schneider Electric employees only. Customers who require these files should
contact their local Schneider Offices. These files will be made available to ‘modicon.com’ and
‘eclipse services’ in the near future.
These files can be accessed on IANet by selecting the following:
Step
1.
First select PPES & Product offer.
Action
2.
Next select Products by function.
3.
Then, Automation.
4.
Then from the list, Advantys STB
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5.
Then Software’s.
6.
From the listing, select STNIP2212 Advantys Ethernet NIM Firmware Files. This
document will contain all of the updated files required for the Ethernet NIM.
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Field Upgrade Procedure
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide Advantys customers with step by step instructions
for performing firmware upgrades to the Advantys STB NIP 2212.
Computing
Environment
To perform this upgrade the following computing environment is required:

An IBM-compatible computer running either
Windows NT 4.0 (or later)
Windows 2000
Windows XP

The Exec, Kernel, or Web pages will NOT load using Windows 98.
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An active TCP/IP network connection to the STB NIP 2212 to be upgraded. You must
know the IP address of the STB NIP 2212 to be upgraded.
Upgrade
Preparation
To prepare for the upgrade you will be required to acquire the upgrade file
(stbnip2212v116.zip) from Schneider Electric. The zip file contains:

An upgrade utility called “upgrade.exe”
Note: An updated ‘upgrade.exe’ file (dated 6/16/04) is included and recommended
for downloading Ethernet NIM files in the field. The new screen captures are shown
in the following steps.

An STB NIP 2212 Kernel file (.bin),

An STB NIP 2212 executive file (.bin) and

A compressed STB NIP 2212 web page archive (.zr)
The following procedure will complete the preparation for upgrade:
Step
1.
Action
From an MS-DOS prompt, create a working directory (example: upgrade) on
your computer to perform the upgrade. For example:
2.
Store the ZIP file acquired from Schneider Electric in the directory just created.
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Performing the
Upgrade
Step
3.
Action
Unzip the files from stbnip2212v116.zip to the ‘upgrade’ directory.
4.
Verify that you have the correct files. You should have four additional files:
“FBC000.bin”, “FBC000Ker.bin”, “Upgrade.exe” and “web_files.zr”
The following procedure will now explain the upgrade:
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Field Upgrade Procedure, Continued
Step
1.
Action
Through the use of any standard web browser, examine the current firmware and
web site version on your STB NIP 2212 by accessing the Properties page.
This upgrade will install Exec Version 1.16.0, Kernel 1.7.0, and Web Site
1.12.0. Note: If your STB NIP 2212 is currently at any one of these versions,
that portion of this upgrade procedure will not be necessary.
2.
Exec Upgrade
To perform the upgrade you will need the IP address of your STB NIP 2212. To
install the new Executive, enter the following command at your DOS prompt:
Upgrade {IP Address} –e FBC000.bin
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Step
3.
Action
After hitting <enter> a ‘Warning: Active I/O’ will appear. This warns the user
that if a Modbus client is currently communicating to the I/O, the I/O will remain
active and operational throughout the download of the Exec. Entering ‘y’
continues this procedure, ‘n’ will abort it. Upon successful completion of the
Exec. download, the STB NIP 2212 will be automatically re-booted with the new
executive and the I/O will go to its fallback state. If there are no communications
to the Island from a Modbus client, the Exec. can be downloaded.
Depending on the NIM configuration and switch settings, it may be necessary to
re-assign the IP address after the NIM reboots.
4.
Kernel Upgrade
If the Kernel version on the web site displayed in Step 1 is 1.07.0 then this
section of the upgrade is complete. If it is not, enter the following command at
your DOS prompt to download the Kernel:
Upgrade {IP Address} –k FBC000Ker.bin
5.
After hitting <enter> a ‘Warning: Active I/O’ will appear. This warns the user
that if a Modbus client is currently communicating to the I/O, the I/O will remain
active and operational throughout the download of the Exec. Entering ‘y’
continues this procedure, ‘n’ will abort it. Upon successful completion of the
Exec. download, the STB NIP 2212 will be automatically re-booted with the new
executive and the I/O will go to its fallback state. If there are no communications
to the Island from a Modbus client, the Exec. can be downloaded.
Depending on the NIM configuration and switch settings, it may be necessary to
re-assign the IP address after the NIM reboots.
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Step
6.
Action
Web Upgrade
If the Web version on the web site displayed in Step 1 is 1.12.0 then this section
of the upgrade is complete. If it is not, enter the following command at your DOS
prompt to download the Web pages:
Upgrade {IP Address} –w web_files.zr
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After hitting <enter> a ‘Warning: Active I/O’ will appear. This warns the user
that if a Modbus client is currently communicating to the I/O, the I/O will remain
active and operational throughout the download of the Exec. Entering ‘y’
continues this procedure, ‘n’ will abort it. Upon successful completion of the
Exec. download, the STB NIP 2212 will be automatically re-booted with the new
executive and the I/O will go to its fallback state. If there are no communications
to the Island from a Modbus client, the Exec. can be downloaded.
Depending on the NIM configuration and switch settings, it may be necessary to
re-assign the IP address after the NIM reboots.
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Step
8.
Action
When the STB NIP 2212 has completed its reboot, go to the “Properties” page
and verify that the Kernel version is now 1.07.0, the Executive version is 1.16.0,
and the Web Site version is 1.12.0.
If so, the upgrade has been successfully completed.
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