Updating the firmware of the BEHNKE Station
This setup guide describes how to update the firmware of the BEHNKE Station to the latest version.
The Behnke Station uses a two-slot system in which new firmware is first installed on the inactive slot. After a successful update, this slot is activated and the station then restarts with the new firmware.
It is assumed that the Behnke-Station is already set up to the extent that access to the web interface is possible. If this is not the case, please follow the instructions provided with your base electronics (manualsThis page carries no version. This notice is generated automatically and was not written by an editor.) and refer to the technical manualRecently updated — within the last 72 hoursThis page carries no version. This notice is generated automatically and was not written by an editor. to complete the basic setup.
1. General
- Open your browser
- Go to the web interface of the Behnke Station
- Log in
- Click the menu item in the sidebar on the left
- Navigate to the section where several buttons are visible
- Look for the Firmware option
2. Check for updates
With the Check for updates function, you can check whether a newer firmware version is available for your Behnke Station.
- Click the Check for updates button.
- The Behnke Station connects to the Behnke Support server.
- The station checks whether a newer firmware version is available for its hardware platform.
- If new firmware is available, a message is displayed with a link to download the firmware.
- Download the offered firmware file completely to your device.
- You can then install the firmware on the Behnke Station using the Update function.
Note
To check for a new firmware version, the device or network you are using must be able to connect to the Behnke Support server. If no internet connection is possible or access to the support server is blocked, the automatic check cannot be performed. Alternatively, the firmware file can also be downloaded here via the Wiki system.
3. Update the firmware
With the Update function, you can upload and install a new firmware file on the Behnke Station.
- Click the Update button.
- Select the firmware file you want to install from your device.
- Make sure the firmware is intended for the hardware platform of your Behnke Station, for example P1 or P2.
- Upload the firmware file to the Behnke Station.
- Then start the firmware update.
The Behnke Station uses a two-slot system with the firmware slots A and B. One of the two slots is active and is used to boot the system. The other slot is inactive.
During a firmware update, the new firmware is first installed on the inactive slot. After successful installation, this slot is activated and the previously active slot is deactivated. The Behnke Station then restarts automatically and uses the newly installed firmware.
Warning
Do not disconnect the Behnke Station from the power supply during the firmware update, and do not restart the device manually.
Warning
If an update could not be completed, or the firmware version has a problem, you can switch back to the previously installed firmware version: see Switch slotThis page was last checked against version 6.56; the current version is 6.33. This notice is generated automatically and was not written by an editor..
Note
Only firmware intended for the respective hardware platform of the Behnke Station can be installed.
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