In the example below we will describe how to perform a firmware update of the wave player in the Plena Voice Alarm System. For each unit specific firmware is available. Firmware upgrade All units present in one system must have the same firmware version. Here the available firmware versions will be available. Select that folder and go to the folder called “Firmware”. A directory with a number of subfolders will be extracted. Save the file on your computer and unzip it. A file called “PlenaVAS ” can be downloaded here by clicking >en.  Click on OK and the window below will appear. A Bosch Security Systems License Agreement for Software will pop up.  Choose “Plena Public Address and Voice Alarm” and select “LBB 1990/00 Plena Voice Alarm Controller”.  In the next screen click on “PA, Commercial Sound and Emergency Sound”.  Select “Public Address (PA) and Voice alarm”. Software download Software and tools are available on the Plena Voice Alarm System CD which can be downloaded via the Bosch Product Catalog on the internet. Definitions, acronyms and abbreviations AN HW SW COM1Īpplication note Hardware Software Com port 1 When using a laptop without a RS 232 connection a docking station with a RS 232 connection can be used.ģ. A direct RS 232 connection is the preferred way of connecting your PC to a Plena Voice Alarm System unit. Note that there is another Application Note called “Plena USB and – USB to RS-232 convertor matters” in case you encounter problems with this type of connection. In case a PC doesn’t have a dedicated RS 232 connection a USB to RS 232 converter can be used. General A firmware update is performed by connecting a RS 232 cable from a PC to a Plena Voice Alarm System unit. For each unit specific firmware is available.Ģ. Note that all units present in one system must have the same firmware version. This Application Note describes how a firmware update of a system can be done. Introduction It is advised to update a Bosch Plena Voice Alarm System with the latest released firmware.

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