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Application note
homeLYnk backward compatibility
package for FW V1.1 and V1.0

Guide for installation package - fixes issues of wrong

display of graph and camera icons, after restore backup
from FW version 1.1 or 1.0 to 1.2 and higher

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Safety Information
Important Information
Read these instructions carefully before trying to install, configure, or operate this software. The following
special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards
or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical hazard
exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

can result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can

result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. The safety
alert symbol shall not be used with this signal word.

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Please Note
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel.
No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this
material.

A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction, installation, and
operation of electrical equipment and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards
involved.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

HAZARD OF INCORRECT INFORMATION

 Do not incorrectly configure the software, as this can lead to incorrect

reports and/or data results.

 Do not base your maintenance or service actions solely on messages

and information displayed by the software.

 Do not rely solely on software messages and reports to determine if

the system is functioning correctly or meeting all applicable standards
and requirements.

 Consider the implications of unanticipated transmission delays or

failures of communications links.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or

equipment damage.

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the manufacturer should perform repairs to components.
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must be followed.
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in injury, harm, or improper operating results.
Failure to observe this information can result in injury or equipment damage.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 6

2 When package should be used? ................................................................................................. 7

2.1 After upgrade your homeLYnk from FW V1.0, V1.1 to higher .............................................................. 7

2.2 For successful import of project created in FW V1.0, V1.1 to homeLYnk with higher FW version ........ 7

2.3 Summary table .................................................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Example .............................................................................................................................................. 8

3 Backup and Restore ................................................................................................................... 9

3.1 Step by step description ...................................................................................................................... 9

3.1.1 Backup ......................................................................................................................................... 9

3.1.2 Restore ...................................................................................................................................... 10

4 Upgrade firmware .................................................................................................................... 11

4.1 Properties of versions ........................................................................................................................ 11

4.1.1 Firmware version V1.0 and V1.1 ................................................................................................ 11

4.1.2 Firmware upgrade V1.2.0 and higher ......................................................................................... 11

4.2 Step by step description .................................................................................................................... 11

5 Installation of the package ....................................................................................................... 13

5.1 Step by step description .................................................................................................................... 13

5.2 Video manual .................................................................................................................................... 15

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1 Introduction
This application note is aimed at system integrators who want to upgrade their homeLYnk from V1.0 or V1.1 to

a higher firmware version.

Once projects were created in homeLYnk firmware version 1.0 and 1.1, it needs to be considered that an
upgrade of the firmware of homeLYnk to version 1.2 or higher will be needed. Icons related to camera and to
graph will be incorrectly displayed. This backward compatibility firmware package will correct both types of

icons.

This application note describes how to install backward compatibility package for homeLYnk and under which
conditions it has to be used.

There is only one necessary competency to follow the procedures mentioned in this application note. All what
is needed to know are basic homeLYnk configuration skills described in the product manual.

Procedures contained in this application note were tested on the homeLYnk specified in Table 1.

FW version Note

20130625 (equal V1.1) Before upgrade

V1.2.0 After upgrade

Table 1: FW versions

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2 When package should be used?
 This package fixes incorrectly displayed graph and camera icons in the visualization. This is caused by
a restoring project, which was made in FW V1.0, V1.1 to a firmware with higher version
 This package is helpful only for project using camera or graph icons
 Running the same patch twice or running the patch on newer firmware will do no harm to homeLYnk

2.1 After upgrade your homeLYnk from FW V1.0, V1.1 to higher

If an upgrade to homeLYnk from FW V1.0, V1.1 ( ) is required, the procedure from chapter 5.1.1

has to be followed.

2.2 For successful import of project created in FW V1.0, V1.1 to

homeLYnk with higher FW version
When a project was created in homeLYnk with firmware version V1.0, V1.1 ( ) and has to be

restored in the homeLYnk with higher version.

2.3 Summary table

Firmware version V1.0 or V1.1 V1.2.0 or higher

Backup made in V1.0, V1.1 No action needed Install package

Backup made in V1.2.0 Not supported or upgrade firmware to 1.2 No action needed

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2.4 Example

Picture 1: Enlarged graph icon

Picture 2: Missing camera icon

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3 Backup and Restore
This chapter describes backup and restore process in homeLYnk. Backup of homeLYnk can be very useful not

only for an upgrade process, but also for expansion of existing projects to one or more other homeLYnks.

3.1 Step by step description

3.1.1 Backup

1) Go to homeLYnk

Firefox or Chrome can be used. Enter IP address of homeLYnk, which you want to Backup

2) Go to configurator

After successful load of homeLYnk main page go to configurator

3) Click on backup

Simply click on Backup button

4) Backup were automatically downloaded

Web browser automatically starts to download homeLYnk backup. File-name of backup is based on data and

time.

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3.1.2 Restore

1) Go to homeLYnk

Firefox or Chrome can be used. Enter IP address of homeLYnk, which you want to Restore

2) Go to configurator

After successful load of homeLYnk main page go to configurator

3) Click on Restore

Simply click on Restore button

4) Choose already downloaded backup file

Choose already downloaded backup file and press save

5) Wait for successful restore

Wait for device reboot, for successful restore from backup file. Device is ready, when LED 1 is blinking and
LED 2 is steady on (It can take approximately 1 minute).

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4 Upgrade firmware
This chapter is not necessary to perform. Once projects were created in homeLYnk firmware version 1.0 and

1.1, it needs to be considered that upgrade of the firmware of homeLYnk to version 1.2 or higher will be
required.

4.1 Properties of versions

4.1.1 Firmware version V1.0 and V1.1

 After each firmware upgrade homeLYnk will be completely erased, except the IP address, which will be
preserved
 To secure the project it is necessary to use backup in configurator (More in chapter 3)
 Default IP address (after HW factory reset) is unchanged – 192.168.0.10

4.1.2 Firmware upgrade V1.2.0 and higher

 From firmware version 1.2.0 and higher homeLYnk do not delete project during firmware upgrade. (we
strongly recommend backup homeLYnk every time for cases of failure power supply or other accidents)
 This rule applies to initial firmware (firmware which you want to upgrade to a higher version) which is at
least V1.2.0 or higher
 Default IP address (after HW factory reset) is unchanged – 192.168.0.10. There is one exception, if
homeLYnk will be upgraded from V1.0 or V1.1 to V1.2.0, your default IP address will be changed to the
IP address which your device had during upgrade.

4.2 Step by step description

1) Go to homeLYnk

Firefox or chrome can be used. Enter the IP address of homeLYnk, which you want to upgrade firmware

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 2) Go to Configurator

After successful load of homeLYnk main page go to Configurator

3) Go to System

Simply click on System button

4) Go to firmware upgrade

Upgrade firmware item is in System menu

5) Choose firmware file

Choose firmware file

6) Wait for successful upgrade

Wait for successful finish of upgrade. During firmware upgrade the device will not respond, because homeLYnk
will reboot several times. Device is ready, when LED 1 is blinking and LED 2 is steady on (It can take
approximately 5 minutes).

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5 Installation of the package
5.1 Step by step description
1) Download package

Download package from the PDF included in attachments, by clicking open attachments and right click to

“fix_camera_V1.0.lmup” and choose Save Attachment.

2) Go to homeLYnk

Firefox or Chrome can be used. Enter the IP address of homeLYnk, where you want to install package

3) Go to Configurator

After successful load of homeLYnk main page go to Configurator

4) Click on Install updates

Simply click on Install updates button

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 5) Choose already downloaded package

Choose the file which you downloaded in step 1

6) Wait until homeLYnk reboot

After displayed message “Update installed, device will reboot in 5 seconds” it will take approximately 1 minute

to reboot homeLYnk. Visualization of homeLYnk is ready, when the green LED 2 on the homeLYnk lights is
ON.

7) Check visualization

Picture 4: Fixed graph icon Picture 3: Camera icon is now displayed

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5.2 Video manual
Click on the picture below to run the video manual.

Schneider Electric Industries SAS

Head Office
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92506 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex
FRANCE

www.schneider-electric.com

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