Update process

Since the most frequently updated device is Veronte Autopilot 1x, this user manual uses this device as an example. However, all other devices require the same procedure.

Within the same firmware version

Follow the steps below to carry out the update process of a Veronte Autopilot 1x:

1. Connect the device (to be updated) to a computer with Veronte Link via Ethernet or via RS232.

   Then, open Veronte Updater and select the connected device in the marked area:

   

2. Load the .update file.

   There are three ways to do this:

   • Dragging the file to the Drag area.

   • Using the Select button that will open the following browser to select the fw.update file stored in the user's local storage:

     

   • Selecting the cloud icon to directly import the desired firmware version from Cloud:

     

3. Once the .update file is loaded, click on Update to send the configuracion to the device.

   

4. The update process will start, the next window will show the progress:

   

5. A confirmation panel will then appear to ensure that the user has not connected the device through the Veronte USB.

   

   • If the device is connected in a way other than USB, drag the blue arrow to the right until it turns green to confirm and the update process will continue.

     

     

   • Otherwise, click cancel and the update process will stop:

     

     

6. When finished, click on Done:

   

Upgrade 7 to 8

Follow the steps below to carry out the update process of a Veronte Autopilot 1x:

1. Depending on the Bootloader firmware version of the Veronte Autopilot 1x:

   • If the previous firmware version of the Bootloader of Autopilot 1x is not version 8, the update process will not be be able to proceed. Therefore, users must first update the bootloader to version 8 using the Veronte Updater application in its latest 7 version.

     Error

     To update the bootloader to version 8, users must use the latest 7 version of Veronte updater application.

   • If Autopilot 1x has the Bootloader on firmware version 8, the update process can start.

2. Connect the device (to be updated) to a computer with Veronte Link v8 via Ethernet or RS232.

   Then, open Veronte Updater v8 and select the connected device in the marked area:

   

3. Load the .update file.

   There are three ways to do this:

   • Dragging the file to the Drag area.
   • Using the Select button that will open the following browser to select the fw.update file stored in the user's local storage:

   

   • Selecting the cloud icon to directly import the desired firmware version from Cloud:

     

4. Once the .update file is loaded, click on Update to send the configuracion to the device.

   

5. The update process will start, the next window will show the progress:

   

6. A confirmation panel will then appear to ensure that the user has not connected the device through the Veronte USB.

   

   • If the device is connected in a way other than USB, drag the blue arrow to the right until it turns green to confirm and the update process will continue.

     

     

   • Otherwise, click cancel and the update process will be cancelled:

     

     

7. When finished, click on Done:

   

   Note

   During the update the device has been formatted and consequently the Autopilot 1x configuration has been deleted.

   Therefore Veronte Link will show it as Maintenance mode (loaded with errors) and PDIF: Failed load.

   

8. Finally, upload the .backup file obtained in the Update bootloader to version 8 process.

   Use the Upload backup tool of Veronte Updater (v8). For this:

   • Click on Advanced tools Upload backup.

     

   • Load the .backup file. There are two ways to do this, dragging the file to the Drag area or by using the Select button.

     The latter option will open the following browser to select the .backup file stored in the user's local storage:

     

   • Once the .backup file is loaded, click on Update to send the configuracion to the device.

     

   • Once the process, finish, click on Done.

     

Autopilot 1x should now be in version 8 with the migrated PDI and switch to Normal mode and Ready status:

DRx

The DRX consists of three individual 1x units. To upgrade the DRX system, each of the three units must be updated individually to the same firmware version.

PCS

Updating a PCS unit follows the same procedure as a standard Veronte Autopilot 1x, as it contains a 1x unit inside. However, since the upgrade to firmware 7 cannot be performed using the main USB harness connection, a preliminary hardware step is required to establish a direct RS232 connection with the internal Autopilot 1x.

The following steps detail how to prepare a PCS unit for the update:

1. Access the Expansion Bay.

   First, users must access the internal connectors of the PCS. The procedure is detailed in the Expansion Bay Access - Hardware Installation section of the PCS Hardware Manual. Follow the steps provided in that section to remove the side plate and front cover.

2. Connect the RS232 Adapter to the Expansion Bay Connector.

   The communication link for the update will be established through the expansion bay:

   • Prepare an RS232 to USB adapter cable.

   • Connect the adapter wires to the following pins on the Expansion Bay Connector:

     

     
     

     Expansion Bay Connector		RS232-USB Adapter
     PIN	Signal	Signal
     14	RS232-TX	RS232 RX
     16	RS232-RX	RS232 TX
     8	GND	GND

     
     

   Note

   If any wires are connected to pins 14 and 16, they must be temporarily disconnected before proceeding.

3. Configure the Communication Port in 1x PDI Builder v.7.

   Before using the new adapter, Autopilot 1x must be configured to route communication through the RS232 port. To do this, connect the main PCS harness via USB as usual and follow the preliminary steps detailed at the beginning of the Upgrade 7 to 8 section of this manual.

4. Proceed with the Update.

   Once the connection configuration is set, the PCS is ready for the update.

   1. Disconnect the harness from the PCS.

   2. Connect the RS232 to USB adapter to your computer. Veronte Link v8 should now detect the PCS (Autopilot 1x) through this new COM port; for further information on this, refer to the Serial connection - Integration examples section of the Veronte Link user manual.

   3. From this point forward, the update process is identical to that of a standard Autopilot 1x. Continue with the steps detailed in the Upgrade 7 to 8 section of this manual.