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    How to install and configure a WXM module including adding pumps (part 1)

    Startup


    As soon as the WXM is connected to an active AquaBus, the probe module will power up and begin to initialize. When first connected to an AquaController Base Module (through the AquaBus), the WXM will automatically be assigned an AquaBus address and be added to the AquaController configuration. The LED Status indicator on the WXM will flash yellow while it is being initialized. Once initialized, the LED Status indicator will be solid green. The LED Status indicator will flash yellow when the WXM is powered on and communication with the AquaController Base Module is lost.

    Verify the Installation


    Verify the WXM was initialized and added to the AquaController Apex configuration:
    Apex Display: Setup – Module Setup – Modify Name – from this screen, you can see all AquaBus modules installed on the system.
    Web Interface: Configuration – Module Setup – Verify the WXM is listed in the Apex Module List.

    Update WXM Firmware (if necessary)


    A new version of firmware for the WXM and EchoTech pumps may be included with Apex Base Module firmware updates. You should check the firmware version status when the WXM is first installed and after updating the AquaController Base Module firmware. See the section titled Updating Firmware in the AquaController Apex Setup and Programming Guide for instructions to update AquaController Apex Base Module and WXM firmware.

    To check or update an Apex module's firmware:
    Apex Display: Setup – Module Setup – Update Module – use the up/down arrows to highlight the Apex module to update, push Select to update.
    Web Interface: Configuration – Module Setup – in the Module Configure area, in the Module: box, select the Apex module to update from the dropdown list, click the Update Firmware radio button, click the Submit Module Update button, a new browser window will open to display the update status.

    EcoTech Pump Driver Firmware Update (if necessary)


    The WWD and EcoSmart drivers must be updated to a minimum firmware level before they can be controlled by the WXM. See Table 1 - Minimum Firmware Versions for minimum firmware versions.

    The firmware version installed on an EcoTech Marine pump driver can be determined by counting the LED blinking sequence when the pump is initially powered on. The major revision is indicated by the number of green blinks while the minor revision by the number of blue blinks. For example, 3 green blinks followed by 1 blue blink indicates version 3.1. Note that pumps manufactured after Jan 2011 will have the proper firmware and will no longer display the firmware version this way. DO NOT attempt to update the pump firmware if you're not certain - you can brick your pump!


    Pump Type Minimum Firmware Version
    MP40W 3.1
    MP10 EcoSmart 1.5
    MP40 EcoSmart 1.5

    Table 1- Minimum Firmware Versions


    If your pumps are up to date, continue configuring your WXM and EcoTech Marine pumps by following the directions in the section titled Configuring the WXM.

    If your pump needs a firmware update, it can be upgraded through the WXM. To update WWD pumps follow the steps outlined in the section titled WWD Firmware Update. To update EcoSmart pumps that have not been connected or configured to connect to the WXM must be updated manually using the instructions in the section titled EcoSmart Manual Firmware Update section. EcoSmart pumps already connected to the WXM can be updated using the automatic mode using the instructions in the EcoSmart Automatic Firmware Update section.

    NOTE: To downgrade EcoSmart pumps, the Automatic mode cannot be used, the manual method must be used in this case.

    WWD (pump) Firmware Update


    Follow these steps to update the WWD firmware. The update procedure is initiated and controlled at the Apex Display, these procedures cannot be performed from the Apex Web Interface.

    WARNING: Place the WXM and WWD within 2 feet of each other to ensure reliable wireless communications during the entire firmware update procedure. Make sure all other EcoTech pumps are powered OFF except the pump being updated. Wireless communications from other EcoTech Marine pumps can interfere with the update process.

    Apex Display: Setup – Module Setup – Config Module
    1) If you have more than one WXM connected to the Apex, use the up and down arrows to highlight the WXM that is within 2 feet of the pump to be updated and press Select.
    2) Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight WWD Update and press Select.
    The Apex Display will indicate:

    WWD Update
    Download: XX%

    3) Once the download has completed, the Apex Display will indicate:

    WWD Update
    Download Complete
    Begin Pump
    Firmware update

    Pumps Updated: X

    4) Remove power to all EcoTech Marine wireless pumps (both WWD and EcoSmart pumps).

    5) On the pump you wish to update, press and hold the Set and Mode buttons while you apply power to the WWD pump. Continue to hold these buttons (about 10 seconds) until the WWD LED flashes red/white. Release the buttons.

    NOTE: Only the pump being updated should be powered on during the update procedure. Wireless communications from other EcoTech Marine pumps can interfere with the update process.

    6) Press and hold the Set button (about 10 seconds) on the WWD until the LED flashes white/blue rapidly and the update process will begin. The update process can take up to 6 minutes.

    7) Once the update has completed, the Apex Display will increment the Pumps Updated: count and the WMD LED will flash red/white.

    8) To verify the pump’s firmware version, power cycle the pump and count the LED blinking sequence when the pump is initially powered on. The major revision is indicated by the number of green blinks while the minor revision by the number of blue blinks. For example, 3 green blinks followed by 1 blue blink indicates version 3.1.

    9) To update more WWD pumps, repeat steps 4 through 8.


    Part 2 of this article is found here: http://forum.neptunesystems.com/show...e-%28part-2%29
    Last edited by aquamanic; 01-06-2014 at 20:04.

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