1. Spyder Re-flash 2.0 How-To

2. What’s New In Re-Flash Tool 2.0?
Updated user interface
Removed some extraneous information columns in the discovery window
All relevant destination firmware descriptions are filtered and viewable without the need to navigate to the correct folder
Updated firmware images
Communication issue fixed in all Spyder Lon and full sized BACnet
Some sites have reported Spyders “falling off the network” for a period of time
The new firmware does NOT affect compatibility, so all options in the new re-flash tool include this fix
Firmware upgrade image created for full sized BACnet version 6.20
It was previously not possible to upgrade this version of Spyder BACnet

3. Re-Flash Tool
Remember that Re-flashing for compatibility purposes can be avoided by installing the latest Spyder Tool
The only exception is if you have an older (pre-1220 date code) Spyder and desire new features like compatibility with TR71/75; then you MUST flash forward AND use the new tool to gain those new features
Download the Re-flash tool from the Forum
Uninstall any previous version of Re-flash tool before installing 2.0
Run the executable and the re-flash program plus all current re-flash images will be installed
Runs on Win XP 32 bit, Win7 32 and 64 bit
Re-Flash will erase the control program as well as any bindings or balancing data
Perform an upload of that data if it hasn’t previously been done
Plan sufficient time to re-download/re-bind all re-flashed devices

4. Re-Flash Tool Here is what the re-flash tool will do
Scan the network to find Spyders on the network
Spyder Lon devices are discovered by their Program ID, if that has been modified the user can open the UserDefinitions.ini file in the directory of installation and add the new Program ID to the list
Determine the current version of the Spyder firmware
Filters the list of firmware images down to the only valid choices for re-flashing the Spyder
Allows the user to choose one of those destinations
Downloads that firmware image to the Spyder at which point it will be in a factory configured state
Program ID’s on Spyder Lon devices will remain unchanged

5. Re-Flash Tool
Failure to follow the steps below may result in a Spyder which is not recoverable
Ensure that nothing else is running on the PC used for re-flash
Ensure power will not be interrupted to the PC, Spyders or the rest of the communication network
Ensure that other PC’s are not flashing the same Spyder at the same time
Disconnect the JACE from the Spyder’s Lon or BACnet network
Tunneling through the JACE to re-flash is not supported

6. Re-Flashing Spyder Lon
Open the tool (after disconnecting the JACE)
A splash screen will display briefly
Then the setup screen will display
Select LON USB to use the Echelon USB Plug (Q7752C2007)
Select the Correct USB Plug (ensure AX isn’t running a station and occupying the USB Plug)
Select the Node Address of the USB Plug
Select the Domain of the network
Press Connect once correct choices have been made

7. Re-Flashing Spyder Lon
Discover devices
Select “Scan For Devices” and only Spyder devices will appear
This device was brand new so no Device Name existed

8. Re-Flashing Spyder Lon
Other Information
Press this button to select a new firmware image to download
Device Name (Blank if new from factory, deleted after re-flash)
Use this button to automatically select all Spyders with identical re-flash versions (useful for batch jobs, limit is 30 devices per batch)
Use this button to automatically de-select all devices
Lon network information
Neuron ID
Firmware currently loaded in device
Status, OS Number and Brand
Select devices to be re-flashed. Only devices of identical hardware can be re-flashed in a single batch job.
The flashing tool defaults to finding Lon Spyders with the factory Program ID. If you’ve changed the Program ID of a Lon Spyder within AX, the UserDefinitions.ini file which by default resides in “My Documents” e.g. C:\Users\[UserName]\Documents\ReflashTool2.0 of the re-flash tool must be updated with the Program ID’s of those Spyders or they will not be discovered. See next page for details.

9. Re-Flashing Spyder Lon
Adding a new Program ID to the Device Discovery
Not necessary unless you’ve previously altered the Program ID
Double click on the UserDefinitions.ini file in C:\Users\[UserName]\Documents\ReflashTool2.0 of the re-flash tool. Copy/Paste the existing Program ID line below and then change the Program ID to match the Spyder’s new Program ID.
“My Documents” Location:
For Windows XP its C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\My Documents\ReflashTool2.0
For Win7/Vista its C:\Users\[UserName]\My Documents\ReflashTool2.0

10. Re-Flashing Spyder Lon
After “Download Firmware to Devices” is pressed
Select desired firmware image to download. The list is automatically filtered so only valid selections can be chosen
Any option you choose will include the latest firmware fixes, even if you’re flashing back
Select “Start Downloads” to begin. If a download is cancelled, the tool will complete downloading the current device and cancel the re-flash of any remaining units

11. Re-Flashing Spyder Lon
Start the download
Re-flash will take about 13 minutes per device
Status window will pop up and show job activity
Time Remaining is based on previous re-flashes once a re-flash has been completed
A Cancel will stop re-flash operations AFTER the current device has been re-flashed

12. Re-Flashing Spyder Lon
Job Complete
Pre Re-Flash
Post Re-Flash
Firmware updated

13. Re-Flashing Spyder BACnet
Ensure your BACnet Router is setup properly
Example for Contemporary Controls router shown below
Set the IPv4 properties of your network card to use
Open a web browser and type in the address bar
Selecting a higher MS/TP Baudrate will speed up the flashing process but add risk if there are already devices talking on the network

14. Re-Flashing Spyder BACnet
Open the tool (after disconnecting the JACE)
A splash screen will display briefly
Then the setup screen will display
Select BACNET IP to use a BACnet router like the Contemporary Controls router
Select Lowest/Highest device ID’s to search for (may speed up discovery of devices)
Select number of retries for discovering devices
Select the Ethernet adapter connected to the router (in this case, the local LAN connection on your PC)
Select the UDP Port (must match UDP port on router). Ensure UDP port not in use by other tools like Niagara
Press Connect once correct choices have been made

15. Re-Flashing Spyder BACnet
Discover devices
Select Scan For Devices and only Spyder devices will show up

16. Re-Flashing Spyder BACnet
Other Information
Press this button to select a new firmware image to download (must first select a device)
Use this button to automatically select all Spyders with identical Re-flash versions (useful for batch jobs, limit is 30 devices per batch)
Use this button to automatically de-select all devices
Device Name (Blank if new from factory, deleted after re-flash)
BACnet Device ID
BACnet network information
Status, OS Number and Brand
Firmware image currently loaded in device
Select devices to be re-flashed. Only devices of identical re-flash version can be re-flashed in a single batch job.

17. Re-Flashing Spyder BACnet
After “Download Firmware to Devices” is pressed
Select desired firmware image to download. The list is automatically filtered so only valid selections can be chosen
Any option you choose will include the latest firmware fixes, even if you’re flashing back
Select “Start Downloads” to begin. If a download is cancelled, the tool will complete downloading the current device and cancel the re-flash of any remaining units

18. Re-Flashing Spyder BACnet
Start the download
Re-flash will take about 3 minutes per device
Status window will pop up and show job activity
Time Remaining is based on previous re-flashes once a re-flash has been completed
A Cancel will stop re-flash operations AFTER the current device has been re-flashed

19. Re-Flashing Spyder BACnet
Job Complete
Pre Re-Flash
Post Re-Flash
Firmware updated

20. If You Encounter Problems
Gather this information before starting a case
From the Help  About Reflash Tool screen
Reflash Tool version
Reflash Definition File version
From the Download Firmware screen
Firmware Definition version
From the main screen
OS number, brand and firmware of the device in question
Approximate date/time of the problem (local from the PC)
Gather the following files from C:\Users\[TheUser]\Documents\ReflashTool2.0 directory
<projectName>.search.log.txt
<projectName>.summary.log.txt
<projectName>.transfer.log.txt