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

[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

front view

pinout

Now I write the step what I had done：
A.
MC-4 side------------------------------------------PC side
2-----------------------------------------------------3
3-----------------------------------------------------2
4-----------------------------------------------------5
Result:

Firmware Assistant can't detcted the moudle

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:

Firmware Assistant can detcted the moudle now

but it alaways let me try lower baudrate

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

[SSSeif]

hello!
did you find a solution? i have the same problem...

[apilife]

Hello,
Some ELAU guys seem to have symmetry difficulty with pinouts...

Here is my cable pinout diagram.

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 !

[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?

[apilife]

You can look for firmware on http://www.elau.com/downloads.html
First you have to register, then look in PacDrive M downloads.

[serg77]

Hi
I was there but there is no firmware. Once the program
PacDrive Diagnostics.

[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

[serg77]

apilife
Thank you very much!

[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

[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.

[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

[serg77]

Hello everyone.
Password for archive ----- sercos1977
Use luck

[Rudi_budi]

Hello serg777,

Thanks a lot

Rudi_budi

[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

[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

[guerik]

great Thanks.

[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!

[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

[esvblog]

It is solved...
i have conflict with RS drivers from other programs.
i have made succesfully update firmware

Thanks a lot.

[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

[ramiers]

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

[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)

[Hassanazhar92]

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

[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

[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.

[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!

[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

[TNC1971]

Unfortunately I can’t see a cable pin out diagram from Apilife on above chat..

[Danish]

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.

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

[apilife]

Firmware MC-4 here: https://www.sendspace.com/file/4ama5f

[thanhlong_VN71]

Could you please share the download link for the software with me?