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CAN Adapter update

The software of CAN adapters - LV-CAN200, ALL-CAN300 and CAN-CONTROL can now be updated Over The Air by using FOTA WEB and one of the FMx1YX devices. Upgrading the software of the CAN adapter will add more program numbers, thus, more vehicle models will be supported.

Please note, that only the newer version of LV-CAN200 and ALL-CAN300 CAN adapters support this feature. The version of the CAN adapter can be checked by sending an SMS command lvcangetinfo. If, in the response message, "SWRev:" is 145, the CAN adapter is older and if it is 245 or higher number, the adapter is newer. It does not apply to CAN-CONTROL - all CAN-CONTROL adapters support firmware updates over the air.

In order to update your device adapters firmware please follow a quick and simple step-by-step guide below. The procedure is the same for all devices.

FMx1YX device, which is connected to the CAN adapter (or FMB140 which has an internal CAN adapter), must be registered in FOTA WEB – device‘s model, firmware version, serial number, and other information must be shown.

Once a device connects to FOTA WEB on the next scheduled connection CAN adapter information and current version of the CAN adapter software can be checked in Device details window.

In order to update the software of a CAN adapter, You should follow these steps:
1. Select the devices by clicking the checkbox next to them
2. Press "Create task" at the top-left corner of the page
3. Select "Upload CAN adapter firmware" task type

Once the software update task has been assigned, it can be seen in the Tasks window. Please note, that uploading will start after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").

When the update is finished, a new software version can be seen in the details window after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").

FMx150 CAN OEM file upload

FMx150 CAN OEM file can be uploaded Over The Air by using FOTA WEB.

In order to upload your vehicle's CAN OEM file please follow a quick and simple step-by-step guide below. FMx150 device must be registered in FOTA WEB – the device‘s model, firmware version, serial number, and other information must be shown.
1. Select the devices by clicking the checkbox next to them
2. Press "Create task" at the top-left corner of the page
3. Select "Upload CAN OEM file" task type
4. Select Vehicle Make, and Model:

Once the CAN OEM file upload task has been assigned, it can be seen in the Tasks window. Please note, that uploading will start after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").
When the update is finished, a new vehicle make and model can be seen in the details window after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").

FMx150 CAN chip update

In order to update your device CAN chip firmware please follow a quick and simple step-by-step guide below. FMx150 device must be registered in FOTA WEB – the device‘s model, firmware version, serial number, and other information must be shown.
1. Select the devices by clicking the checkbox next to them
2. Press "Create task" at the top-left corner of the page
3. Select "Upload CAN chip firmware" task type
4. Select required CAN chip firmware version:

Once the CAN chip firmware update task has been assigned, it can be seen in the Tasks window. Please note, that updating will start after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").
When the update is finished, a new CAN chip version can be seen in the details window after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").

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-The software of CAN adapters - [[LV-CAN200]], [[ALL-CAN300]] and [[CAN-CONTROL]] can now be updated Over The Air by using [[FOTA WEB]] and one of FMB1YX devices. This is an excellent solution because a special cable is no longer needed and software of the CAN adapter can be updated remotely, without having to dismount the CAN adapter from the vehicle. Upgrading the software of CAN adapter will add more program numbers, thus, more vehicle models will be supported.
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+==CAN Adapter update==
+The software of CAN adapters - [[LV-CAN200]], [[ALL-CAN300]] and [[CAN-CONTROL]] can now be updated Over The Air by using [[FOTA WEB]] and one of the FMx1YX devices. Upgrading the software of the CAN adapter will add more program numbers, thus, more vehicle models will be supported.
-In order to update your device‘s firmware please follow a quick and simple step-by-step guide below. The procedure is the same for all devices.
+<b>Please note</b>, that only the newer version of LV-CAN200 and ALL-CAN300 CAN adapters support this feature. The version of the CAN adapter can be checked by sending an SMS command [[FMB_lvcangetinfo|lvcangetinfo]]. If, in the response message, <b>"SWRev:"</b> is <b>145</b>, the CAN adapter is older and if it is <b>245</b> or higher number, the adapter is newer. It does not apply to CAN-CONTROL - all CAN-CONTROL adapters support firmware updates over the air.
-*FMB1YX device, which is connected to the CAN adapter, must have a correct firmware version uploaded. Currently, this feature is only supported by firmware version 03.25.11.Rev142. Once device with correct firmware version connects to Fota Web on the next scheduled connection (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect"), a small, blue, „CAN“ logo will appear next to the device‘s model:
+In order to update your device adapters firmware please follow a quick and simple step-by-step guide below. The procedure is the same for all devices.
-[[Image:1I registered.jpg|1160x1160px|center]]
+*FMx1YX device, which is connected to the CAN adapter (or [[FMB140]] which has an internal CAN adapter), must be registered in FOTA WEB – device‘s model, firmware version, serial number, and other information must be shown.
-<br />
-*A current version of the CAN adapter software can be checked by pressing a small „i“ button on the right. All available details of both devices are listed in one window:
+* Once a device connects to FOTA WEB on the next scheduled connection CAN adapter information and current version of the CAN adapter software can be checked in Device details window.
+[[File:CAN adapter version 2024.png|center]]
-[[Image:1FM OldDate.jpg|1162x1162px|center]]
-<br />
-*If the software is not up-to-date it can be updated in the previous window. A check-box needs to be ticked, then „Actions“ button pressed and „Update CAN adapter firmware“ selected:
+*In order to update the software of a CAN adapter, You should follow these steps:
+*#Select the devices by clicking the checkbox next to them
+*#Press "'''Create task'''" at the top-left corner of the page
+*#Select "'''Upload CAN adapter firmware'''" task type
+[[File:CAN Adapter update 2024.gif|center]]
-[[File:1FMB120 + LV-CAN200 Fota details in progress.jpg|alt=|center|1159x1159px]]
+*Once the software update task has been assigned, it can be seen in the Tasks window. Please note, that uploading will start after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").
-<br />
-*Once the software update task has been assigned, it can be seen in the main window:
+*When the update is finished, a new software version can be seen in the details window after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").
-[[Image:1FM Assigned.jpg|1155x1155px|center]]
+==FMx150 CAN OEM file upload==
-<br />
-*When the update is finished, a new software version can be seen in the details window:
+*<b>FMx150</b> CAN OEM file can be uploaded Over The Air by using FOTA WEB.
-[[Image:1FM Done.jpg|1162x1162px|center]]
+*In order to upload your vehicle's CAN OEM file please follow a quick and simple step-by-step guide below. FMx150 device must be registered in FOTA WEB – the device‘s model, firmware version, serial number, and other information must be shown.
-<br />
+*#Select the devices by clicking the checkbox next to them
+*#Press "Create task" at the top-left corner of the page
+*#Select "Upload CAN OEM file" task type
+*#Select Vehicle Make, and Model:
+[[File:150 OEM upload 2024.gif|center]]
+*Once the CAN OEM file upload task has been assigned, it can be seen in the Tasks window. Please note, that uploading will start after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").
+*When the update is finished, a new vehicle make and model can be seen in the details window after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").
+==FMx150 CAN chip update==
+*In order to update your device CAN chip firmware please follow a quick and simple step-by-step guide below. FMx150 device must be registered in FOTA WEB – the device‘s model, firmware version, serial number, and other information must be shown.
+*#Select the devices by clicking the checkbox next to them
+*#Press "Create task" at the top-left corner of the page
+*#Select "Upload CAN chip firmware" task type
+*#Select required CAN chip firmware version:
+[[File:150 Chip update 2024.gif|center]]
+*Once the CAN chip firmware update task has been assigned, it can be seen in the Tasks window. Please note, that updating will start after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").
+*When the update is finished, a new CAN chip version can be seen in the details window after the next scheduled connection to FOTA WEB (or instant connection, initiated by an SMS command "web_connect").
+[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ]]