Classic Control boxes

 

 

1st Step: Flash firmware

 

Control Box

Filename

Info

Software

AB221A Y1-Y6

5134

No V900 functions possible

Download latest Software

(zip folder/include flash files for all classic control boxes): -19102213

 

AB221A Y7

5132

 

AB321A Y1-Y3

5234

No V900 functions possible

AB321A Y4

5232

 

DA321G Y1-Y4

5323

No V900 functions possible

DA321G Y5

5325

 

AB425S

5850

 

Here you will find older versions (we recommend to use always the latest software):

-18112608

-19010914

 

Update instructions:

 

For this control boxes you have to take care during the update. If the memory stick is damaged or there is a power off during update the control box is empty!

In that case you have download software by IF232-USB cable and EfkaLoader software!

Update by usb memory stick (FAT/FAT16 format, smaller 4GB):

1.       copy and extract the file to an empty usb memory stick (direct on the root, no subfolder!)

2.       power off control box

3.       plug usb memory stick to control box

4.       enter parameter menu with code number (-link)

5.       Save actual parameter setting:

a.       Select parameter .5.1.0.

b.      Press “E” key, you will see “PUL_”.

c.       Press “>>” key to see the file name.

d.      Press “E” key two times to start the operation. You will see “Writ” during operation and “rdy” when operation has finished.

6.       Download software:

a.       Select parameter .5.2.7.

b.      Press “E” key, you will see “hdL_”.

c.       Press “>>” key to see the file name.

d.      Select the correct file by pressing “+” and “-“ key.

e.      Press “E” key two times to start the operation. . You will see “read” and then a number counting up. When operation has finished the control box will restart itself.

7.       Download parameter setting:

a.       Select parameter .5.1.1.

b.      Press “E” key, you will see “PdL_”.

c.       Press “>>” key to see the file name.

d.      Press “E” key two times to start the operation. You will see “read” during operation and “rdy” when operation has finished.

 

 

 

2nd Step: Compiler program

 

Info

Software

For classic control box you need additional compiler program! The download includes the source file (.prc) and the machine code file (.prg)

 

Additional Information: If you have to modify the compiler program or if you have to include to your own compiler program you need the actual compiler sys files.

Download the file (sys.zip) and extract to your EFKA Compiler installation folder (Example C:\EFKAComp\Bin\sys) and replace your old files.

Here is a list of all used compiler resources.

 

Download latest Software:

-version 34

 

Here you will find older versions (we recommend to use always the latest software):

-version 22

-version 23

-version 24

-version 28

Compiler download instructions:

1.       Extract/copy the prg file to an empty usb memory stick (direct on the root, no subfolder!)

2.       power off control box

3.       plug usb memory stick to control box

4.       enter parameter menu with code number (-link)

5.       Download compiler program:

a.       Select parameter .5.2.3.

b.      Press “E” key, you will see “cdL_”.

c.       Press “>>” key to see the file name.

d.      Press “E” key two times to start the operation. You will see “read” during operation and “rdy” when operation has finished.

6.       After download restart control box. When you have connected a variocontrol display V820 you will see following display:

a.       When BigData enable parameter is NOT set you see the version number and “BigD”.

b.      When BigData enable parameter is already set you see the operator ID login screen “OPID_”.

 

 

 

New control boxes / 6-series

 

Control Box

Software

AB600A Y1-Y5

AB611A Y5

AB620A Y1-Y6

 

Update Package 21033012

 

Here you will find older versions (we recommend to use always the latest software):

-Update Package 19111812

-Update Package 18110714

Update instructions:

 

Update by usb memory stick (here you can use bigger size than 4GB and FAT32 format as well):

1.       copy and extract the file to an empty usb memory stick (direct on the root, no subfolder!)

2.       power off control box

3.       plug usb memory stick to control box

4.       power on control box

5.       Update will be executed automatically. Wait until you see normal sewing display