Automation runtime 2.29

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Hi, When I compile my project I get an error saying that I need automation runtime 2.29?

Is there anywhere where I can download this?

Thanks

Dale

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Hi Dale, and welcome to the Community!

Automaton Runtime version 2.29 is quite old at this point and is no longer available on our website. I’d recommend upgrading your project to a newer runtime if you can. If that’s not possible, you can try requesting this upgrade from your local B&R support contact.

Which PLC do you have?

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Hi,

Thank you for responding. We have a 2003 CP476. It appears we have lost the code due to a power outage and no one changing the battery!

We have the source code from the supplier but when we try and compile it to download it says we need this version.

What are our options here?

Thanks

Dale

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It’s good that you have the source code! That PLC is also quite old so there may not be a newer AR version available. Unless someone else sees this and is able to post it here, I think your best bet is to reach out to a local B&R support contact. Your profile says that you’re in the UK so if you don’t have anyone else in mind, you can try their support inbox (support.br@gb.abb.com).

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Hi,

Thank you I have put in the support request. One more question if I may?

I have another two units CP476, that I just cannot communicate with. I keep getting conflicting info from websites. Is there anyway of setting back to factory without connection with a known set of communication settings so that I can get online / download?

Thanks

Dale

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Hi,

the concrete procedure depends on the software you’re using: which Automation Studio version do you have? Or are you using Runtime Utility Center/PVITransfer? Or even PG2000?

In general, transferring an operating system in bootstraploader mode will reset the PLC to factory default.

To switch the CP476 into bootstrap mode, set both of the rotary switches on the PLC to 0, power off, wait some seconds, power on again → now the system is in boot mode and is only able to receive a new operating system by RS232 connection (this is not the same mode as normal project transfer and therefore you won’t get any online status after connecting the cable → that’s ok).

The method to transfer a operating system depends like mentioned on the used software. Using Automation Studio, in general a (empty) project with the right PLC type is needed, and a function named “Transfer Operating System” (or similar) has to be executed (unfortunately I can’t point you to the concrete menu item right now).

After transfer, the rotary switches have to be set to unequal 00 (and also unequal FF which is a 2ns special mode called Diagnosis mode), and has to be power-cycled again.

Just as another hint from the conversation above: CP476 is supported up to Automation Studio 4.12, with this version the operating systems 2.40 and 2.52 are included by default for this type of PLC.
As your version 2.29 is very old, I can’t determine from this version if it was an Automation Studio project (if yes, I assume Version 2.something) or if still PG2000 was used (the DOS-based programming environment before Automation Studio).

Best regards!

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Hi,

Thank you for your response. Just to be clear when it says automation runtime 2.29, this means the firmware? So if we load on 2.40 we can update our project and download?

You don’t have a version of 2.29?

Thanks

Dale

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Hi,

Just to be clear when it says automation runtime 2.29, this means the firmware

The Automation Runtime (AR) is the operating system running on a PLC or a PC.

A Firmware is running on IO device, drive or even a CPU providing a basic layer for the AR.

You don’t have a version of 2.29?

some versions of AR are bundled with the engineering software (PG2000, Automation Studio).

Especially in the ‘old days’. That means there is no separate installation package available.