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5.3 Checking and Updating the Firmware
5.3.1 Checking the Device Firmware
► Make sure, that the latest VCI driver is installed.
► Make sure, that the device is correctly connected to the host computer and to power supply.
► Make sure that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (check within product
support pages on www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways).
► Start the Ixxat CAN-Gateway Configurator.
► Open menu Scan and select All Ixxat devices.
→ Connected devices and firmware version of the devices are shown.
5.3.2 Updating the Device Firmware
Whether a password is needed, is defined in the security settings of the CAN-Gateway
Configurator. The default password is IXXAT. For more information see user manual CAN-
Gateway Configurator.
The firmware is constantly improved and expanded! Check if a newer firmware version is available
within the product support pages on www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways.
To use all features the latest firmware versions of the CAN-Gateway Configurator and of the
CANbridge NT must be installed.
If the current firmware of the CANbridge NT in use is V4 or older:
► See update package on the product support pages on
www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways for information about updating to V5 or contact
Ixxat support.
If the current firmware of the CANbridge NT in use is V5 or V6:
► Check if newer firmware is available on the product support pages on
www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways.
► Download and unzip the update package.
► Make sure, that the device is connected to power supply.
► Connect the device to the computer via USB.
► Make sure that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (check within product
support pages on www.ixxat.com/support-bridges-gateways).
► Start the CAN-Gateway Configurator.
► In drop down list Select device type select the device in use.
► In drop down list Select device version select the current firmware version of the device V5
or V6.
The device is only found if the selected firmware version matches the firmware version of
the connected device.
► Scan for devices with button Scan and select the device in use in the combo box Target
Device.
► Click button Connect
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CANbridge NT User Manual
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