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Upgrading V2 Expansion Modules

This guide is designed to help users through the necessary steps in upgrading V2 expansion modules for compatibility with the newest MAPware-7000 build.

* This process also enables PWM/HSC functionality on V2 Expansion Modules with both HMC2000 and HMC4000 applications.

Table of Contents

1. Download the Newest Software

The first step to enabling V2 expansion module support with the newest release of MAPware-7000 is to download the new software.

MAPware-7000

The newest HMC software supports PWM/HSC support for all V2 expansion modules with HMC4000 and HMC2000 products.

Software Download

2. Upgrade HMC

Before upgrading the expansion modules, make sure your HMC firmware is up to date.

HMC ModelFirmware Version
HMC2000 Series (2043 and 2070)2.75 (or later)
HMC4000 Series (4043, 4070, and 4101)6.53 (or later)
Table used to determine if upgrading HMC model is required.

If the HMC requires upgrading, open the newest version of MAPware-7000 and create a new project. When downloading the project to the HMC, select the “Firmware” option to download the newest firmware.

3. Upgrade V2 Expansion Modules

In order for V2 modules to be supported with the current software, the bootblock and firmware of the module must be updated to v5.00 (or later) and v38.00 (or later) respectfully. Determine if you need to update your module with the table below:

Expansion Module ModelRequires Upgrade?
HMC3 – M0808Y0401T-V2No*
HMC3-M1210P0201-V2Yes
HMC3-M1210Y0201-V2Yes
HMC3-M1212P0200-V2Yes
HMC3-M1212Y0200-V2Yes
HMC3-M1616P-V2Yes
HMC3-M1614Y-V2Yes
Table used to determine if upgrading V2 module bootblock and firmware is required. *Only requires firmware upgrade through the device information window in the software to v41.00 (or later).

If the module requires upgrading, follow the steps in the technote below and download the utility:

Technote for Upgrading V2 Modules

A guide to upgrading V2 modules with our Software Utility to enable support with the newest MAPware build.

Download PDF

Software Utility

A utility used to upgrade the bootblock and firmware of V2 expansion modules to enable support for the newest software build.

Download Utility

*After upgrading an expansion module, it will not be possible to downgrade the expansion module firmware and use it with previous versions of the software.

4. Upgrade Application

To upgrade your project, the process involves opening your application in the newest software and simply reallocating the modules to the correct slots. The technote below can help you through this process.

Technote for Upgrading Application

An easy to follow guide to upgrading your projects to the newest MAPware-7000 software build.

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*If you are starting a new project using the newest MAPware build, this step is not required.

5. Download and Run Your Application!

When downloading an application for the first time, select the “Initialize keep memory area with initial value after download” in the download window under the Device Settings section.

6. Additional Support

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