# Update Procedure

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Update Tool is supported since the CPA v4.0.8

In case of an older CPA version, please update to a newer one, see CPA Update.

Multivalve Option is supported since CPA v4.2.0

Note: During update process the valve does not operate, communication to the host get lost. Ensure no process is in work.

1.Save the valve state (optional)

Generate Diagnostic File

2.Open "Update Tool"

Activate the Local mode and open "Update Tool"

3. Load update file

Possible file type are

•*.vat (VAT Firmware)

•*.mc (Motion Controller Firmware)

•*.net (Interface Firmware)

•*.drive, *.drv (Drive parameter file)

•*.config, *.cfg (Configuration parameter file)

•*.seq (Sequence textile, since CPA v4.2.0)

•*.zip (Collection with multiple files)

•*.cpa (CPA software)

•Move the update file per drag and drop into the Update Tool

•Or Press 'Load' and choose the update file.

Valve selection in case of more than one valve is connected (Multivalve option required)

4. Press "Start" to initialize the download to the valve

Bytes downloaded and progress of download is shown

The download needs about 2 minutes

Information that update was successful

VAT-version is now updated on the valve.

5. Generate Report (Optional)

Open Report (Push Show Report Button) and Save File

Close the Update Tool

6. Save the valve state (optional)

Generate Diagnostic File