EP1872210A1 - Verfahren zum aufrüsten eines mikroprozessorgesteuerten geräts mit neuem softwarecode über ein kommunikationsnetzwerk - Google Patents
Verfahren zum aufrüsten eines mikroprozessorgesteuerten geräts mit neuem softwarecode über ein kommunikationsnetzwerkInfo
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- the invention relates to a method for upgrading a microprocessor-controlled device with new software code via a communication network.
- microprocessor-controlled devices In general, it is necessary for microprocessor-controlled devices to adjust the software in the device from time to time, as this is normally developed continuously by the device manufacturer.
- the corresponding software update can z. B. be transmitted directly to the device by a service technician to the device. If problems occur during the transfer to the device or during the operation of the software update, the service technician can usually remedy these immediately on site.
- microprocessor-controlled devices such. B. in the process automation technology via communication networks with higher-level units. This means that the software update can also be transferred to the device via the communication network.
- a major disadvantage here is that the installation of a software update in a device is a relatively critical process and problems are never completely ruled out. In extreme cases, these problems can lead to total failure of the device.
- microprocessor-based field devices are often used, which serve to detect and / or influence process variables.
- field devices are level gauges, mass flow meters, pressure and temperature measuring devices, pH and conductivity meters, etc., which detect the corresponding process variables level, flow, pressure, temperature or pH value or conductivity value as sensors.
- actuators z As valves control the flow of a liquid in a pipe section or as pumps the level in a container.
- field devices are recording devices which record measurement data on site.
- a variety of such field devices is manufactured and sold by the company. Endress + Hauser.
- field devices in modern automation systems are connected via fieldbus systems (HART, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, etc.) to higher-level units (eg, control systems or control units).
- higher-level units eg, control systems or control units.
- these units are used for process control, process visualization, process monitoring.
- Networks, z. B. connected to the Internet One option for connecting field devices to the Internet is provided by the Fieldgate product from Endress + Hauser.
- the software used in the field devices is being developed continuously. Thus, upgrading these devices with new software code over a communication network may be necessary from time to time.
- the update process is controlled by a host computer and does not run off self-sufficient.
- EP-1108984 Al a further generic method is known.
- pre-power fail Since power failures during the update process can lead to software errors, normally further hardware, e.g. an elaborate early detection of a power failure (pre-power fail) with energy buffering necessary.
- the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a simple method for upgrading a microprocessor-controlled device with new software code via a communication network, which does not have the disadvantages mentioned above, in particular system errors, which can lead to a total failure of the device avoids and thereby Resource-saving and cost-effective is feasible.
- the device having a non-volatile program memory, with two memory areas having a first and a second memory area,
- the first memory area for a basic program that provides a first operating system and first functionalities of the device
- the essential idea of the invention is that the device always has a running software with which the microprocessor system can be started.
- the new software code may also include the operating system or the entire firmware of the device.
- the non-volatile program memory has an address space which is larger than that which can be managed by the microprocessor connected to the program memory.
- the address space of the microprocessor can be used optimally and the address space is not restricted by the second memory area.
- the address space of the program memory is just twice as large as that manageable by the microprocessor.
- a typical memory size for the program memory is 1064 kB.
- the program memory has a controllable by the microprocessor switching input, via which the two memory areas can be selected.
- Fig. 3 program memory of a field device with a division
- FIG. 4 shows a soot diagram for the method according to the invention
- FIG. 5 shows a soot diagram for triggering the update process
- FIG. 6 soot diagram for the function call "perform update”.
- a communication network of automation technology is shown in more detail.
- a data bus Dl several computer units workstations WSL, WS2, connected. These computer units serve as higher-level units (control systems or control units), including for process visualization, process monitoring and engineering, as well as for operating and monitoring field devices.
- the data bus Dl operates z. Eg according to the Profibus DP standard or according to the HSE (High Speed Ethernet) standard of the Foundation Fieldbus.
- the data bus D1 is connected to a fieldbus segment SM1.
- the field bus segment SM1 consists of several devices F1, F2, F3, F4, which are generally referred to as field devices in process automation technology and which are interconnected via a field bus FB.
- the field devices F1, F2, F3, F4 may be sensors or actuators.
- the fieldbus FB operates according to one of the known fieldbus standards Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus or HART.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a field device according to the invention z. B. Fl shown in more detail.
- a microprocessor ⁇ P is connected to the measurement processing via an analog-to-digital converter A / D and an amplifier V to a sensor MA, which detects a process variable (eg, pressure, flow or level).
- the microprocessor ⁇ P is connected to a plurality of memories.
- the memory VM serves as a temporary (volatile) working memory RAM.
- the program memory software or software components are stored, which are executed in the microprocessor uP.
- the program memory PS has a switching input Sl via which different memory areas can be selected by the microprocessor ⁇ P via a port output PA.
- NVM z In a non-volatile writeable data memory NVM z. Eg EEPROM memory, parameter values (eg calibration data, etc.) are stored.
- parameter values eg calibration data, etc.
- the running in the microprocessor uP software code, the program to be executed, defines u. a. the application-related functionalities of the field device (measured value calculation, envelope evaluation, linearization of the measured values, diagnostic tasks).
- microprocessor ⁇ P is connected to a display operation unit A / B (e.g., multi-button LCD display).
- the microprocessor ⁇ P is connected via a communication controller COM to a fieldbus interface FBS.
- a power supply unit NT supplies the necessary energy for the individual electronic components of the field device F1. It can be powered by fieldbus FB or by a separate power source. The supply lines for the power supply of the individual components in the field device are not shown for clarity.
- a watchdog WD also connected to the microprocessor ⁇ P, monitors the operation of the microprocessor ⁇ P. If a program interruption occurs due to a system error, the monitoring unit initiates a system start.
- the program memory PS is shown enlarged with the two memory areas boot area BA and update area UA.
- the program memory PS has a memory space of 1024 KB. Its address space is just twice as large as that managed by the ⁇ P microprocessor. About the switching input Sl, the two memory areas BA and UA can be selected by the microprocessor uP and fully addressed.
- Fig. 4 is a flowchart is shown, the system behavior after a system start in one of the field devices z. B. Fl reproduces.
- the system is started with the basic program, which provides a first operating system and first functionalities of the field device, from the first storage area (boot area).
- system variable UPDATE is read, which is stored in the memory NVM, the configuration memory.
- the system variable UPDATE is set to "invalid firmware". Subsequently, via the communication network KN, a connection to a higher-level unit a server or a host computer z. B. WSl and requested the transfer of the new software code. The new software code is then transferred to the field device F1 and stored in the second memory area UB (Update Area).
- a special update program is loaded into the RAM VM and executed. This program switches the port output PA so that only the update area UB of the program memory PS can be used for saving.
- the microprocessor thus only accesses the update area UB without noticing this in terms of the address.
- the new software code is transmitted serially in the update area UB of the program memory PS and stored there.
- the new software code is checked for bit errors using a CRC test.
- the new software code is executed from the second memory area UA.
- the new software code can include both a new operating system and improved device software. Since a valid firmware is now available in the field device with the new software code, the system variable UPDATE is set to the value "valid firmware".
- FIG. 5 shows a soot diagram for triggering the update process. This can be triggered by the system itself via a timer or externally.
- the system variable UPDATE is described with the value "perform update" and the device performs a system start with the basic program, ie a reboot process is started.
- FIG. 6 shows a soot diagram for the function call "perform firmware update.” Due to the size, the diagram was based on the two subfigures 6a and 6b divided up. The individual process steps have essentially already been described above.
- the new software may also be piecewise, i. H. be transmitted in smaller packages in the device.
- an update task repeatedly changes the memory area in the program memory PS between the first and the second memory area.
- the watchdog unit WD can be used to start the system with the always-available basic program.
- the device can also independently trigger an update process.
- the device By setting the system variable UPDATE, the device can be restarted remotely or locally with the basic program.
- the method results in a very robust microprocessor-controlled device, which always has executable software, the basic program. Possible faults during the update process do not mean that a service technician must visit the device and rectify the fault locally.
- the inventive method is due to its simplicity and robustness not only for field devices of automation technology but generally for microprocessor-controlled devices, which are generally referred to as "embedded systems", suitable.
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