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Table of contents
1 About upgrading and updating ........................................................................... 2
2 Upgrading ORION controller software................................................................ 3
2.1 Compatibility of different HW and SW versions ....................................... 3
2.2 Upgrading ORION software from PC ....................................................... 3
2.3 Upgrading ORION software from USB memory ...................................... 4
3 Downgrading ORION controller software ........................................................... 5
4 Upgrading the configuration ............................................................................... 6
4.1 Uploading an alternative configuration from PC to ORION ..................... 6
4.2 Activating an alternative configuration ..................................................... 6
5 Uploading language files from PC to ORION ..................................................... 7
6 Upgrading module SW ....................................................................................... 8
6.1 Step 1: Uploading module SW files from PC to ORION .......................... 8
6.2 Step 2: Uploading module SW file from ORION to the module ............... 8
7 Activating SNMP............................................................................................... 10
7.1 Locating the MAC address ..................................................................... 10
7.1.1 Web interface ........................................................................... 10
7.1.2 UIM/UIL interface ..................................................................... 10
7.2 Installing the software license key ......................................................... 10
7.2.1 Web interface ........................................................................... 10
8 Activating Modbus slave protocol ..................................................................... 11
8.1.1 Configuring Modbus Slave TCP .............................................. 11
8.1.2 Configuring Modbus Slave RTU or ASCII ............................... 12
9 Activating SMS alarming .................................................................................. 14
10 Updating rectifier configuration......................................................................... 15
10.1 Adding rectifiers ..................................................................................... 15
10.1.1 Web interface ........................................................................... 15
10.1.2 UIM/UIL interface ..................................................................... 15
10.2 Removing rectifiers ................................................................................ 16
10.2.1 Web interface ........................................................................... 16
10.2.2 UIM/UIL interface ..................................................................... 16

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1 About upgrading and updating
This document is valid for ORION software version V6.6x, where x represents minor
software change, and for all three controller variants, ORION, ORIONc and ORIONeco.
The possible exceptions are clearly pointed out in the text.

Upgrading a power system usually results in improving its operations by replacing the
ORION controller software, activating additional features.

The configuration in the ORION controller may need to be updated if additional rectifiers
are added. In the event that rectifiers are removed from the power system, the
configuration in the ORION controller will need to be updated to prevent unnecessary
alarms being generated.

2 Upgrading instructions, ORION controller About upgrading and updating

2 Upgrading ORION controller software
Upgrading the software version of the ORION controller allows new functions to be
added. The software can be replaced through the web user interface either by direct
connection to the ORION controller, or over a LAN.

2.1 Compatibility of different HW and SW versions

As a generic rule the new SW versions are backwards compatible which means that the
old systems in field can be upgraded with the latest SW version.

The detailed information about the compatibility of the SW and HW versions is presented
in the following table.
ORIONeco ID:D1
TPS1020025A

TPS1020026A

TPS1020027A
ORION ID:C1
ORION ID:B1
ORION ID:A1
TPS102002

V5.00 Yes No No No
V5.10 Yes No No No
V5.20 Yes No No No
V5.30 Yes No No No
V5.40 Yes No No No
V6.00 Yes Yes Yes No
V6.10 Yes Yes Yes No
V6.20 Yes Yes Yes No
V6.31 Yes Yes Yes No
V6.40 Yes Yes Yes Yes
V6.50 Yes Yes Yes Yes
V6.60 Yes Yes Yes Yes

2.2 Upgrading ORION software from PC

Use the following procedure to update the software through the web interface:

Step 1 Go to Configuration → System → File Manager.

Step 2 From the “File Type” drop-down list select “ORION SW” and click “Load File
from PC”.

Step 3 Click “Browse” and choose the SW file to be transferred, and select it.

Step 4 Click “Start”.

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 The progress of the update will be displayed. If an error occurs, the update procedure will
stop. Upon completion, the ORION will automatically reboot with the new software.

Note! The upgrading of V5.00 into a higher version must be done without a
setup file. Please be aware that default network settings are used after reboot
and therefore this upgrade cannot be done remotely.

Use the following additional procedure:

Remark: The location of the File Manager with V5.00 is Home → System → File
Manager.

Step 1 Save the setup to your PC as instructed in section 4.2 "Download

configuration to PC".

Step 2 Delete the setup file in File Manager.

Step 3 Update the SW as instructed above.

Step 4 Reload the setup from your PC as instructed in section 4.1 "Uploading
an alternative configuration from PC to ORION".

2.3 Upgrading ORION software from USB memory

Use the following procedure to update the software from USB memory.

Step 1 Plug in the USB storage device.

Step 2 On the LCD screen, the menu 6.11 FILE MANAGER appears automatically.

Step 3 Select “Software Update”.

Step 4 Choose the ORION software file to load, press ENTER and confirm.

Step 5 The controller will reboot after a successful software update.

4 Upgrading instructions, ORION controller Upgrading ORION controller software

3 Downgrading ORION controller software
ORION allows downgrading to an older software version. In contrast to the upgrade
ORION is not able to convert the configuration automatically. Before downgrading the
software, the configuration file must be deleted manually in the File Manager dialog on
the Web interface.

Please be aware that default network settings are used after reboot and therefore
downgrading cannot be done remotely. In addition, the old configuration cannot be
retrieved anymore i.e. the complete configuration is lost including settings such as SNMP.

Note! Before downgrading the ORION software the configuration file must be
deleted manually in the file manager.
ORION is not able to interpret setup files created with a newer software version
than the currently running.

Note! It is not possible to downgrade the software of ORION ID:A1 to 5.00, the
software of ORION ID:B1 or ORIONc ID:C1 below 6.00 or the software of
ORIONeco ID:D1 below 6.50.

Use the following procedure to downgrade the software through the web interface:

Step 1 Go to Configuration → System → File Manager.

Step 2 Check the “Delete” box of the setup file and click “Accept Changes”.

Step 3 From the “File Type” drop-down list select “ORION SW” and click “Load File
from PC”.

Step 4 Click “Browse” and choose the SW file to be transferred, and select it.

Step 5 Click “Start”.

The progress of the update will be displayed. If an error occurs, the update procedure will
stop. Upon completion, the ORION will automatically reboot with the new software.

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4 Upgrading the configuration
In addition to the active setup, the controller can have one or more alternative
configuration files (CFG_XYZ.xml) loaded in. This functionality is very useful in cases
when the system will be expanded in the field later. The controller can have several
readymade configuration files in its memory to be prepared for different system HW
setups.

4.1 Uploading an alternative configuration from PC to

ORION
Use the following procedure to upload an alternative configuration file from PC:

Step 1 Go to Configuration → System → Configuration Manager.

Step 2 From the “File Type” drop-down list select “Configuration” and click “Load File
from PC”.

Step 3 The “Load File from PC” window appears. Click “Browse” and choose the
configuration file to be transferred, and select it.

Step 4 Click “Start”.

4.2 Activating an alternative configuration

Step 1 Go to Configuration → System → Configuration Manager.

Step 2 Click “Activate”.

The other use-cases related to configuration handling are described in the document
“User manual, Configuration instructions, ORION controller”.

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5 Uploading language files from PC to ORION
Besides English, two other language files can reside on ORION. If necessary, a file must
be deleted before a new one can be uploaded. The new language file must be located on
the PC.

Step 1 Go to Configuration → System → File Manager.

Step 2 Click the checkbox of the file to be deleted and click “Accept Changes”.

Step 3 From the “File Type” drop-down list select “Language” and click “Load File from
PC”.

Step 4 The “Load File from PC” window appears. Click “Browse” and choose the
language file to be transferred, and select it.

Step 5 Click “Start”.

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6 Upgrading module SW
In some cases using the new controller functions requires upgrading of rectifier SW or the
software of front-end modules connected to the IMBUS. The module software can be
upgraded through the web user interface either by direct connection to the ORION
controller, or over a LAN.

The upgrading of module SW is done in two steps. First the SW is uploaded from PC to
ORION and then the SW is loaded into the module.

Note! ORIONeco ID:D1 does not support all the same modules as ORION and
ORIONc.

6.1 Step 1: Uploading module SW files from PC to ORION

Step 1 Go to Configuration → System → File Manager.

Step 2 The file manager window can handle up to 10 module SW files. If necessary,
one file must be deleted in advance. To do so, click the checkbox of the file to be
deleted, then click “Accept Changes”.

Step 3 From the “File Type” drop-down list select “Module SW” and click “Load File
from PC”.

Step 4 The “Load File from PC” window appears. Click “Browse” and choose the
module SW file to be transferred, and select it.

Step 5 Click “Start”.

6.2 Step 2: Uploading module SW file from ORION to the

module
Step 1 Go to Configuration

Step 2 Select the module to be upgraded from the menu tree. Controller modules are
upgraded in menu Configuration → HW Setup → ...

Step 3 Click “Details” -> a new page will open.

Step 4 Click “SW Update” → a new page will open.

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 Note! If the module SW is not available in ORION, you will see a notification:
“Please, transfer the correct module SW to ORION first.”.

Step 5 Click “SW Update” button beside the correct file.

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7 Activating SNMP
SNMP is activated by means of a software license key, which can be obtained from the
manufacturer or authorized representative.

Each controller needs an individual license key which is based on MAC address of the
controller. The MAC address can be read through WEB GUI. It can also be read locally
through the UIM / UIL or from the product label on the controller.

SNMP can be activated either in the field with a laptop connected to the ORION, or
remotely over a LAN.

Note! The software license key is not saved in the setup file and cannot be
copied from controller to controller.

Note! Delta provides two Management Information Base files that must be
copied to the NMS application.

7.1 Locating the MAC address

7.1.1 Web interface

To locate the MAC address, go to Configuration → System → Interface Setup → TCP/IP.

The MAC address is displayed in the Ethernet Setup dialogue.

7.1.2 UIM/UIL interface

To locate the MAC address, go to NET CONFIG → MAC-ADDRESS and press .

7.2 Installing the software license key

The ORION software options can only be activated with the web user interface.

7.2.1 Web interface

Step 1 Go to Configuration → Options.

Step 2 Click “License Key”.

Step 3 Enter the license key code and click “Accept Changes”.

Step 4 Go to Status → Configuration → System → Interface Setup → TCP/IP, click

“Reboot”.

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8 Activating Modbus slave protocol
As an option ORION controller can have Modbus slave protocol to support Modbus
communication with master in three different modes:

• RTU – using the controller’s serial line as an interface.

• ASCII – using the controller’s serial line as an interface. Similar to RTU but
with more data traffic and with less performance required from the serial line.
• TCP – communicating with the master through an Ethernet link.

Note! ORIONeco ID:D1 supports TCP mode only.

The following Modbus functions are supported:

• Function 01 (0x01): Read Coils

• Function 02 (0x02): Read Discrete Inputs
• Function 03 (0x03): Read Holding Registers
• Function 04 (0x04): Read Input Registers
• Function 05 (0x05): Write Single Coil
• Function 06 (0x06): Write Single Register
• Function 15 (0x0F): Write Multiple Coils
• Function 16 (0x10): Write Multiple Registers
• Function 17 (0x11): Report Slave ID (ASCII or RTU mode only)
• Function 23 (0x17): Read/Write Multiple Registers

ORION controller can be upgraded to support Modbus Slave protocol by configuring the
functionality via web interface and by loading in the Modbus Slave Mapping File.

Please contact Delta in case such upgrade is needed in order to provide the correct
mapping file. Delta needs the setup file of your ORION controller.

Note! A Modbus Slave Mapping File is dependent on the controller’s available

database elements. Therefore a Modbus Slave Mapping file must be deployed
only on ORIONs together with the appropriate setup file.

8.1.1 Configuring Modbus Slave TCP

Follow the process below to configure Modbus Slave TCP protocol.

Step 1 Go to Configuration → System → Remote Monitoring → Customer Specific.

Step 2 Click “Change”.

Step 3 Select “Modbus Slave – TCP” and click “Accept Changes”.

Step 4 Change the “Listen Port” if necessary.

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 Step 5 Click “Accept Changes” and “Reload Values”.
The Protocol State shows “Wait for a valid Mapping File” and the Mapping File
State is “Missing”.

Step 6 Go to Configuration → System → File Manager to load in the mapping file.

Step 7 Select File Type “Modbus Slave Mapping File” and click “Load File from PC”.

Step 8 Click “Browse” and select the mapping file in your PC.

Step 9 Click “Start”.

Step 10 Check the default logo to see if there are messages concerning incompatible
mapping entries.

Note! The protocol will be running even in case there are some incompatible
mappings, but some registers might not provide the correct information.

Step 11 Go back to Configuration → System → Remote Monitoring → Customer Specific.

The Protocol State should be “Running”.
The Mapping File State should be “OK”.

8.1.2 Configuring Modbus Slave RTU or ASCII

Follow the process below to configure Modbus Slave RTU or ASCII protocol.

Note! ORIONeco ID:D1 supports TCP mode only.

Step 1 Go to Configuration → System → Remote Monitoring → Customer Specific.

Step 2 Click “Change”.

Step 3 Select “Modbus Slave – RTU” or “Modbus Slave ASCII” and click “Accept
Changes”.

Step 4 Change the “Slave ID” if necessary.

Step 5 Click “Accept Changes” and “Reload Values”.

The Protocol State shows “Wait for a valid Mapping File” and the Mapping File
State is “Missing”.

Step 6 Go to Configuration → System → File Manager to load in the mapping file.

Step 7 Select File Type “Modbus Slave Mapping File” and click “Load File from PC”.

Step 8 Click “Browse” and select the mapping file in your PC.

Step 9 Click “Start”. The mapping file will be loaded in.

Step 10 Go to Configuration → System → Interface Setup → Modem.

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 Step 11 Click “Change”.

Step 12 Select “TPE using a Null-Modem” and click “Accept Changes”.

Step 13 Change the communication parameters if necessary.

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9 Activating SMS alarming
The SMS alarming functionality is activated by means of a software license key, which
can be obtained from the manufacturer or authorized representative.

The activation procedure is identical to the one described in section 7 "Activating SNMP".

Note! ORIONeco ID:D1 does not support SMS alarming.

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10 Updating rectifier configuration

10.1 Adding rectifiers

After installation of additional rectifiers, the new rectifiers need to be confirmed with the
ORION, unless the checkbox “acknowledge New Rectifiers Automatically” is ticked on the
page Configuration → Rectifier → Setup. If this is not done within a couple of seconds, a
non-urgent alarm is raised.

10.1.1 Web interface

Step 1 Go to Configuration → Rectifier → Setup.

The Rectifier Setup dialogue displays the status of the installed rectifiers.

Step 2 Click “Acknowledge” to acknowledge the new rectifiers.

After acknowledging the new rectifiers, the “Rectifier installed” field displays the updated
number. The “Rectifier new:” field value should be 0.

Use the following procedure to verify that none of the rectifiers show an error.

Step 1 Go to Status → Rectifier.

The Rectifier Monitor dialogue displays the status and configuration status of
each rectifier.

Step 2 To physically locate a rectifier, click “Show module” for the required rectifier. The
“Com”-LED of the rectifier will flash for one minute.

Step 3 To get more information about the rectifier, click “Details”.

10.1.2 UIM/UIL interface

Step 1 Go to “6.2.2 SETUP”.

Step 2 Select “.1 RM NUMBER” (requires password).

Step 3 Increment “Number” by the number of rectifiers added.

Alternative procedure:

Step 1 Go to “.2 RM NEW”.

The number of modules added is displayed and “Acknowledge” is highlighted.

Step 2 Press .

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10.2 Removing rectifiers
After removal of rectifiers, the new number of modules needs to be confirmed for the
ORION. If this is not done within a certain time a non-urgent alarm arises.

10.2.1 Web interface

Step 1 Go to Configuration → Rectifier → Setup.

Step 2 Click “Acknowledge”.

Step 3 Verify that no rectifiers show an error.

Step 4 Go to Status → Rectifier.

The Rectifier dialogue displays the status and configuration status of each
rectifier.

10.2.2 UIM/UIL interface

Step 1 Go to “6.2.2 SETUP”.

Step 2 Select “.1 RM NUMBER” (requires password).

Step 3 Decrease “Number” by the number of removed rectifiers.

Alternative procedure:

Step 1 Go to “.3 RM LOST”.

The number of modules removed is displayed and “Acknowledge” is highlighted.

Step 2 Press .

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