Programming IPC & ACCUFRAC and Uploading - Downloading Parameters Into MCB

Programming IPC and ACCUFRAC Firmware into MCBs &
Uploading/Downloading Parameters
FIGURE 1 MCB BOARD
*Serial Cable pin-out description is provided on the last page of this procedure for
reference*
PROGRAMMING ACCUFRAC OR IPC SOFTWARE PROCEDURE
*Before programming AccuFrac or IPC Software, be sure the programming jumper (see
figure 1) is removed from MCB connector J8, and all dip switches are in the down (off)
position!*
1) Once the programming jumper is removed, and all dip switches are in the down
(off) position, proceed as follows:
2) Connect a serial cable from a notebook or laptop PC to PINS - 5(Tx), 6(Rx), and
7(Gnd) of the MCB controller connector J8. (See serial cable pin-out description
on last page of this procedure)
3) Power on MCB controller, and open the Firmware Loader S&S application.
(See figure 2.)
4) In the Firmware loader, select the COM Port (usually COM 1).
5) Use the Up and Down Arrows to select the MCB Image. Then select the Connect
button.
6) If a connection is established, the light will turn green.
FIGURE 2 S&S Firmware Loader Application
7) Then, select the Download button. A box will pop up asking the location of the
IPC_CONTROLLER.HEX or the ACCUFRAC_CONTROLLER.HEX file.
*You may have to get this file from S&S controls sytems personnel. Contact tour
Stewart & Stevensons Product support group*
8) Select the CONTROLLER.HEX file and press OKAY. When the firmware begins
loading, the progress bar will begin to fill up.
A Download complete message will appear when downloading completes.
9) When firmware download is complete, turn MCB power off, re-install the
program jumper into pins 1 and 2 of the MCB connector J8, and set the Run
mode dip switch settings:
For AccuFrac Controller

Chemical Controller: dips 2 & 6 up (on)
Density Controller: all dips down (off)
For IPC Controller
Tier I Frac (no SAM module): all dips down (off)

Tier II Frac (with SAM module): dip 6 up (on)
* A SAM module is a blue module located on the door panel, in the Fracs
electrical J-box (if equipped)- used for Tier II fracs.*
10) Then, place a jumper between pins 3 and 4 on MCB connector J8, and turn MCB
power on for a second or so, then power off. *This clears the Tern Cards
memory of any garbage data after programming the IPC or Accufrac
firmware.* Then, remove this jumper!!
11) The MCB is then ready for testing/calibration purposes or to download a

Parameter file. (see uploading/downloading parameters procedure below).
Uploading or Down loading Parameter Files
(AccuFrac Controller)
1) Connect a serial cable from a laptop or notebook PC to MCB connector J8.
2) Ensure that the programming jumper is installed between pins 1 and 2 of MCB
connector J8, and that the MCBs run mode dip switches are set accordingly:
Chemical controller dips 2 and 6 up (on)
Density controller all dips down (off)
3) Power on the MCB controller, and run the Hyperterminal windows application
software. (see figure 3)
Figure 3 Hyperterminal Software
4) Configure the settings for the Com Port (usually COM 1), and set the following
settings:
Bits per second: 19200

Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: None
5) Once these settings are configured, simultaneously press the Cntrl and A
keys to establishes a connection. If the connection is successfully established, data
should begin scrolling through the Hyperterminal window. To upload or down a
parameter file, follow the instructions below:
Uploading the Parameter file
1) When the data stops scrolling, to upload parameters, select Transfer Capture
Text. A box will pop up where you must specify the name of, and a location
where the text file (parameter file) will be saved. Once you specify this, press the
start button, and immediately press the Cntrl and A keys simultaniously to
begin upload sequence. Data should then scroll throught the Hyperterminal
window until the end of file is reached.
2) Then, select Transfer Capture Text- Stop. The upload sequence will then be
complete, and a Parameter file will be saved in the location you previously
specified.
Downloading a Parameter File
Once the configurations have been set in Hyperterminal, and a connection is established
with the MCB (step 5 of uploading/downloading parameter files from previous
discussion), proceed as follows to dowload a Parameter file:
1) In Hyperterminal, select Transfer Send Text File.

2) A box will pop up, where you must select the location of, and the parameter file to
be downloaded.
3) Select the parameter file, and select the Open button on the hyperterminal
window. You will then see characters begin scrolling in the hyperterminal
window, as the parameter file is downloaded.
4) When the characters stop scrolling, and you see Job Configuration Complete in
the window, downloading has completed. You can then disconnect and close the
Hyperterminal window.
Uploading/Downloading Parameter files with IPC Controller
The procedure for uploading/downloading parameters on an IPC Controller are the same
as the above mentioned procedures for an AccuFrac controller, however, with the
following differences:
1) When downloading or uploading Parameter files for an IPC controller, dip

switches 6 and 7 will be up (on).
When finished with the upload/download procedure, you must remember to set
the dip switches back in the run mode configuration:
Tier I Frac (no SAM module): all dips down (off)

Tier II Frac (with SAM module): dip 6 up (on)
2) The settings in Hyperterminal will be:
Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: None
*Also, MCB controllers that are installed on Fracs have a black box RS232 converter
module (that connects to the MCB to send ECM data). This module must be disconnected
before programming the MCB or uploading/downloading pararmeters.*
Serial Cable Pin-out Figure:

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Programming IPC and ACCUFRAC Firmware into MCBs &

FIGURE 1 MCB BOARD

PROGRAMMING ACCUFRAC OR IPC SOFTWARE PROCEDURE

6) If a connection is established, the light will turn green.

FIGURE 2 S&S Firmware Loader Application

For AccuFrac Controller

For IPC Controller

Tier I Frac (no SAM module): all dips down (off)

11) The MCB is then ready for testing/calibration purposes or to download a

Uploading or Down loading Parameter Files

1) Connect a serial cable from a laptop or notebook PC to MCB connector J8.

Bits per second: 19200

Uploading the Parameter file

Downloading a Parameter File

1) In Hyperterminal, select Transfer Send Text File.

Uploading/Downloading Parameter files with IPC Controller

1) When downloading or uploading Parameter files for an IPC controller, dip

Tier I Frac (no SAM module): all dips down (off)

Serial Cable Pin-out Figure:

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