AppLoader 6.5

Introduction

What is AppLoader?

AppLoader is a free software that enables approved field technicians and individuals to download programs to a controller using a laptop. It is a One-to-One downloading application, meaning a .clipping file can be downloaded to one controller at one time.

AppLoader can connect to any Bosch DDC controller over a Serial (RS-485) to USB connection and requires a USB-L cross-over cable (see Figure 1).

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Figure 1: USB-Link Cable – 8733 927 403

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Installing AppLoader

Insert mini CD into CD/DVD drive and install the driver for the USB-L cable or go to: https://www.bosch-industrial.com/us/en/commercial/service/technical-documentation/software/ and download the .zip file that contains the application. Create a folder on your local disk drive to save the AppLoader installation files and extract the AppLoader installation files into the folder you created.

• Double-click the setup.exe file
• Follow the Setup Wizard

Setup Wizard

ℹ️ Please note: Images may correspond to different versions of the Apploader software. This should not affect the installation process.

1. Installer will launch.

   Figure 2: AppLoader is preparing the install4j Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process.

2. When the Introduction Screen pops up, Select Next or Cancel if you do not want to continue.

   Figure 3: Welcome to the AppLoader 6.5 Setup Wizard. This will install AppLoader on your computer. It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing. Click Next to continue, or Cancel to exit this Wizard.

3. Accept the terms of the EULA by clicking in the selector next to "I Accept". Then select Next.

   Figure 4: License Agreement. Please read the following important information before continuing. Automated Logic Corporation End User License Agreement (EULA)... I accept the agreement.

4. Select destination directory or accept default and click Next.

   Figure 5: Select Destination Directory. Where should AppLoader be installed? Select the folder where you would like AppLoader to be installed, then click Next.

5. Edit the Select Start Menu folder if you want to create a shortcut and click Next.

   Figure 6: Select Start Menu Folder. Where should Setup place the program's shortcuts? Select the Start Menu folder in which you would like Setup to create the program's shortcuts, then click Next.

6. Click Next to complete installation.

   Figure 7: Installation Summary. Choose 'Next' to accept and begin installation...

Clipping File

AppLoader uses a .clipping file to download memory to your controller. The secure clipping file is obtained from Bosch Thermotechnology and makes up the software configuration for the controller. The provided file must be saved to an accessible location on the computer/laptop to be used for the download.

Downloading Memory (.clipping file) to a DDC Controller

1. Establishing Communication.
   • Plug USB-L (Bosch Thermotechnology part number 8733-927-403) cable to the computer and controller before launching AppLoader. The DDC controller must be connected to a 24Vac source and powered on.

   Figure 8: Diagram showing a laptop connected to a USB-Link Kit, which connects to a controller.

2. Verifying port settings.
   • Navigate to the computer's Devices and Printers page (in Windows) and note the COM port used for the cable (labeled Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge).

   Figure 9: Control Panel showing Devices and Printers, highlighting the 'Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COM4)' entry.

3. Launching AppLoader and checking settings.
   • Start AppLoader program: Click Start > All Programs > AppLoader or browse to your program location.
   • Verify "Enable Alarms Delivery" is checked under Options > Preserve Parameters. This should be enabled by default.

   Figure 10: AppLoader window showing the main interface with the Options menu expanded to show 'Preserve Parameters' and 'Enable Alarms Delivery'.

4. Selecting the Connection protocol to the controller - Rnet.
   • Rnet should be selected by default.

   Figure 11: AppLoader window showing the 'Connection' dropdown menu with 'Rnet' selected.

5. Selecting the Access Port used for the USB Link cable.
   • Select the COM port value that matches the port selected for the USB-L cable under Devices and Printers or on the Device Manager for Windows. This step is crucial in establishing communication with the controller.

   Figure 12: AppLoader window showing the 'Access Port' dropdown menu with COM3 and COM4 options.

6. Verifying Baud Rate is 115200 (default setting).
   • Default speed is set to 115200.

   Figure 13: AppLoader window showing the 'Baud Rate' options with 115200 selected.

7. Opening the saved .clipping file.
   • Select File/Open and browse to the location of the saved .clipping file that was supplied, as shown in the example below:

   Figure 14: Open file dialog showing a list of files, with 'bosch 7.05.03 WA 6-12-15.clipping' selected.

   ℹ️ Note: In the above example the file named "bosch 7.05.03 WA 6-12-15.clipping" file was saved to the Desktop.

8. Building the .Clipping file.
   • Select the Build button (build process lasts approximately 1 minute).

   Figure 15: AppLoader window showing the 'Build' button highlighted.

9. Performing a Modstat to further verify communication with the controller (Optional).

   Figure 16: AppLoader window showing the 'Modstat' button highlighted after a build process.

10. Downloading Memory to Controller.
    • The screen information ending with "Build Complete. Choose next action" is displayed after a successful build of the clipping file. At this point select the "Download Memory" button to initiate the download process.

    Figure 17: AppLoader window showing the 'Download Memory' button highlighted after a successful build.

11. Confirming BACnet Device Instance number.
    • The device instance is typically read from the device; Select "Use factory auto-assign device ID (528000)" and click OK to begin downloading.

    Figure 18: Set Device ID dialog box with options for assigning a device ID.

12. Completing the Download Process.
    • The download process lasts anywhere between 3 and 5 minutes depending on the files size. The message "Download Successful" is displayed once the process is completed successfully. Allow approx 30 seconds after the message is displayed for program to be archived to flash memory (green and red LEDs for RUN and ERROR respectively on the controller flash alternately during this process).
    • Run another Modstat to verify program status.

    Figure 19: AppLoader window showing the download progress, ending with "Download Successful".

NOTES

No specific notes are provided in the document.