Posted 10 Apr 2016 Is it possible to upgrade the firmware in an NJ controller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Apr 2016 I recall that the cleanest/recommended method to upgrade firmware was to send the processor to OMRON to perform this change. This firmware upgrade method may have changed but I am not sure. Can any OMRON guys shed light on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Apr 2016 Yes, either that, or an Omron engineer can do it at your facility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 12 Apr 2016 Thanks. To that end, I have an Omron rep visiting me this week to do the upgrade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 21 Apr 2016 NJ Firmware can be update using SD card, You first have to write firmware files using DDWin..... Also you will require a file as per the series like NJ301 has a different file and NJ501 has a different file. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 21 Apr 2016 Yes, but Omron's policy is that the user will not do this process (Using DDWin) as there is a potential to make a brick of the controller. Omron will actually sell the firmware already installed on an SD card that comes with a step by step procedure to update the firmware. This will lessen the likelihood of damaging the processor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Aug 2016 Reminds me of Siemens... S7 1200 .. And, I'm going to Omron to get away from Siemens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Aug 2016 Quite a big difference between S7-1200 and NJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Aug 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EpQabuJ4ko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 20 Aug 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiK4rjfUsPQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 2 Oct 2017 You need to go through the Omron rep to upgrade firmware, it's not something you can download on your own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Oct 2017 On 8/3/2016 at 10:02 PM, Crossbow said: Quite a big difference between S7-1200 and NJ. What you mean exactly ? NJ it's much better than S7-1200 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Oct 2017 Perhaps I can help .. I said earlier .."And, I'm going to Omron to get away from Siemens." This implied no comparison between Omron NJ and Siemens S7-1200 .. they are quite different after all... However, where they are NOT different, Is the complex and expensive manor that firmware upgrades are performed ... I think Crossbow thought I was comparing the CPU's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 31 Oct 2017 No, I was not referring to CPU, but to firmware upgrade. There is typically no need to upgrade firmware in a controller once it is installed. You buy a CPU because it has the features you need. You don't plan to update the firmware if the application is already solved. Only reason to upgrade a working installed CPU is if there is a bug in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites