MCS Magnum Firmware Compatibility Application Note

About this manual

This document explains the relationship between MCS Magnum firmware, MCS-Connect software, and configuration files. It clarifies that the MCS-Connect software is backwards compatible, allowing the latest version to work with the oldest MCS Magnum firmware. The note also describes how the firmware checks the 'Config Version' and 'Config Type' to ensure valid operation.

What's inside

• Revision History
• MCS-Connect Software
• MCS-Magnum Firmware
• Config Version
• Config Type
• Firmware to Config Cross Reference Chart

Frequently asked questions

Is the MCS-Connect software backwards compatible?

Yes, the latest version of MCS-Connect will work with the oldest version of MCS-Magnum firmware.

What happens if the Config Version is incorrect?

The MCS-Magnum firmware generates an alarm message 'INVALID CFG VER' and does not run the control logic.

What happens if the Config Type is not supported?

The firmware generates an alarm message 'INVALID CFG TYPE' and the control logic does not run.