PART NO. IB025103
Sep. 2013

Firmware Update Guidefor PCR-LE Series
PCR500LE
PCR1000LE
PCR2000LE
PCR3000LE
PCR4000LE
PCR6000LE
PCR9000LE
This guide describes how to update the PCR-LE Series firmware.
The applicable firmware is Ver. 2.00 and later.

Be Sure to Read the Following
When you update the firmware, be sure to follow the precautions
listed below. If you ignore these precautions, the firmware may not be
updated correctly, and the PCR-LE Series may need to be repaired.
Caution• Do not use this update file to specially made or modified
PCR-LE Series. Contact your Kikusui agent or distributor forupdating.

Preparation
Items to Have Ready• USB memory device that has a capacity less than or equal to16 GB

The PCR-LE Series cannot detect a USB memory device whose
capacity is larger than 16 GB. Refer to the PCR-LE Series manual,
and whenever possible, use a USB memory device whose
operation has already been confirmed (see the listed manufacturer
name, model number, and capacity information in the PCR-LE
Series manual).

• Update file (PCRLE.bin)
Download the update file from the Kikusui Electronics Corporationwebsite.

• Windows PCUse the Windows XP or later operating system. You cannot use anyother operating systems.

Checking the USB memory device operation

1 Turn the PCR-LE Series POWER switch on.

The firmware version will be displayed for a few seconds. Check
that the version is appropriate (Ver. 2.xx and later).

• Check the firmware version of the PCR-LE Series that you
want to update. This update file cannot be used on firmware
Ver. 1.99 or earlier. PCR-LE Series with firmware Ver. 1.99 or
earlier requires hardware alteration. Contact your Kikusui
agent or distributor for details.

• In a PCR-LE system that uses options such as the threephase output driver, the firmware of all the PCR-LE units thatmake up the system must be the same.

• Only use the standard features of your Windows operating
system (Windows Explorer) to copy the firmware file. If you
use a commercially available file management tool, thefirmware file may not be copied correctly.

Check the version.

the USB memory device into the PCR-LE Series
2 Insert
USB port.
that the message “USB Memory found”
3 Checkappears on the display.

• During the update process, be careful not to disconnect thepower line from the PCR-LE series.

The message will disappear after a few seconds. If you miss themessage, remove the USB memory device once, and insert itagain.

• After updating, reset the PCR-LE Series to its factory default

If the message still does not appear, use a different device.

settings. If you do not start the PCR-LE series with thefactory default settings, it may malfunction.

Copying the update file
After confirming that the USB memory device can be used, copy theupdate file (PCRLE.bin) on your PC to the device’s root directory.
Do not change the file name. If you change the file name, the PCR-LE
Series will not be able to detect it.

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Updating the Firmware (Updating a standalone PCR-LE)
If updating a PCR-LE system that uses option, see on page 3 "Updating the Firmware (Updating a PCR-LE system that uses options)" .

holding down CONFIG (SHIFT+OPR MODE),
1 Whileturn the POWER switch on.
The message ‘Firmware version-up: “standby”’ appears at thebottom of the display.

the USB memory device containing the update
2 Insertfile into the PCR-LE Series USB port.
When the PCR-LE Series detects the update file, a short beep isgenerated, and updating starts.

While updating, the progress (0 % to 100 %) is displayed. Do
not turn the PCR-LE Series POWER switch off or remove theUSB memory device while the updating is in progress. If you do,
updating will fail, and the PCR-LE Series will not be able to startfrom that point.
When the updating is complete, a longer beep is generated. A
check code appears in the lower right of the display.

that the check codes of the BIN (update file)3 Checkand ROM (internal Flash ROM) are the same.
The check codes do not have to match the code in the figure
below. Updating is successful if the two codes are the same.
At this point, the firmware version indication does not change.

the USB memory device, and turn the4 Remove
POWER switch off.
start the PCR-LE Series with the factory default
5 To
settings, hold down MEMORY, and turn the POWER
switch on.

that the updated firmware version is the same
6 Check
as the version indicated for the update file on theKikusui Electronics Corporation website.

Updated version
This completes the firmware update process.
After updating, use the PCR-LE Series manual that corresponds tothe updated version. Download the corresponding manual from theKikusui Electronics Corporation website.
If your PCR-LE2 Series doesn't start even though you followed theprocedure written here or if there are any items that are not clear,contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.

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Updating the Firmware (Updating a PCR-LE system that uses options)
If updating a standalone PCR-LE, see on page 2 "Updating the Firmware (Updating a standalone PCR-LE)" .
Updating is possible even when the following options are installed.

• Single-phase three-wire output driver• Three-phase output driver• Parallel operation driver
You can update the PCR-LE Series units that make up a system in any order, but update all the units one unit at a time.

all PCR-LE Series units that make up the system,
1 On
set the POWER SELECTOR switch to the MASTER

start the system with the factory default settings,
8 Toon thecontroller PCR-LE Series, hold down MEMORY,This is to prevent the power-sync function from operating. If youare not using this function, proceed to step 2.

The controller PCR-LE Series corresponds to the U-phase unit ofa single-phase three-wire output system or a three-phase output
system and the master unit of a master-slave parallel operation
system.

side.

holding down CONFIG (SHIFT+OPR MODE),
2 Whileturn the POWER switch on.
The message ‘Firmware version-up: “standby”’ appears at thebottom of the display.

and turn the POWER switch on.

By resetting the controller PCR-LE Series to its factory default
condition, all other PCR-LE Series units in the system will be setto their factory default conditions.

that the updated firmware version on the9 Checkcontroller PCR-LE Series is the same as the version

indicated for the update file on the Kikusui Electronics
Corporation website.

the USB memory device containing the update
3 Insert
file into the PCR-LE Series USB port.
When the PCR-Series detects the update file, a short beep isgenerated, and updating starts.

While updating, the progress (0 % to 100 %) is displayed. Do
not turn the PCR-LE Series POWER switch off or remove theUSB memory device while the updating is in progress. If you do,
updating will fail, and the PCR-LE Series will not be able to startfrom that point.
When the updating is complete, a longer beep is generated. Acheck code appears in the lower right of the display.

that the check codes of the BIN (update file)
4 Checkand ROM (internal Flash ROM) are the same.

Updated version

CONFIG (SHIFT+OPR MODE) and then MODEL
10 Press
ID (F5).
the appropriate function keys on the V-phase
11 Press
and W-phase units or the slave unit to check that thefirmware versions are appropriate.

This completes the firmware update process.
After updating, use the PCR-LE Series manual that corresponds tothe updated version. Download the corresponding manual from theKikusui Electronics Corporation website.
If your PCR-LE Series doesn't start even though you followed theprocedure written here or if there are any items that are not clear,contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.

The check codes do not have to match the code in the figure
below. Updating is successful if the two codes are the same.
At this point, the firmware version indication does not change.

the USB memory device, and turn the5 Remove
POWER switch off.
each PCR-LE Series unit that makes up the6 For
system, perform steps 2 to 5 above.
the POWER SELECTOR switches to their
7 Return
original positions.

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If Updating Fails
This section lists representative symptoms and remedies for updatefailures.
■■ The message ‘Firmware version-up: “standby”’ remains

on the display, and updating does not start.

• Remove the USB memory device, and on your PC, check that theupdate file is in the root directory and that the file name is PCRLE.
bin.

• Restart the PCR-LE Series. Insert the USB memory device, andcheck whether the message “USB Memory found” appears. If it
does not, use a different USB memory device.

■■ The message ‘Firmware version-up: “Error(error code)”’appears.

• Updating failed. Note the error code, and turn the PCR-LE Series

POWER switch off. You will not be able to continue with theupdating. You will not be able to revert to the previous version
either. Contact your Kikusui agent or dealer.

■■ The check codes after updating are not the same.

• Restart the PCR-LE Series, and update the firmware again.
• While holding down CONFIG (SHIFT+OPR MODE), turn thePOWER switch on. If the message ‘Firmware version-up: “standby”’
does not appear, updating failed. Contact your Kikusui agent ordealer.

CautionIf updating fails, turn the POWER switch off, and do not turn iton again. Doing so may make the problem worse.

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KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP.
1-1-3, Higashiyamata, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, 224-0023, Japan
TEL: +81-45-593-7570 Fax: +81-45-593-7571
Websitehttp://www.kikusui.co.jp/en

The newest version of the operation manual can be downloaded from
Download service of Kikusui website.

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