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Firmware Update - CHAdeMO Charging Adapter

Last modified: 28/03/2023 12:06:03

Special tools required for this procedure:

Part Number Description
1045160-00-A CHAdeMO Programming Tool, Turn-key
1076919-00-A Adapter DC Power Supply 60W 12V
1016990-00-A Tool, Gridconnect USB to CAN Adapter

Procedure 

  1. Start Toolbox 2 on a laptop configured with Toolbox 2, and sign in if necessary.
  2. In Toolbox 2, click Options > Plugins  , and then confirm that the CHAdeMO plugin is available and green.
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  3. Connect the CHAdeMO programming tool CAN connector to the USB to CAN adapter, and then connect the tool power connector to the 12V DC power supply.
    NOTE: Do not plug in the power supply at this time.
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  4. Connect the USB to CAN adapter to the laptop, and then plug in the 12V DC power supply.
    NOTE: If the laptop requests that a driver be downloaded and/or installed, do this now.
    The driver can be manually downloaded from
    http://www.peak-system.com/fileadmin/media/files/usb.zip.
  5. Connect the CHAdeMO programming tool to the CHAdeMO adapter.
    NOTE: Make sure that the tabs of the tool align with the slots in the adapter.
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  6. In the lower left corner of Toolbox 2 are two grey buttons, click the button on the right.
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  7. In the window that opens, from the Vehicle drop-down menu, select Tesla CHAdeMO Adapter, from the Bus drop-down menu, select SE, select Enable Diagnostics, and then click Enable.
    NOTE: Make sure that the RH button turns green. If not, check all connections.
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  8. In Toolbox 2, click Panels > Charging > CHAdeMO Adapter Firmware Update. 
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  9. In the window that opens, read the text, and then click Play.
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  10. After the update has completed, note the new firmware version into the service visit, and then click Finish. 
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  11. Disconnect the CHAdeMO programming tool from the CHAdeMO adapter.
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  12. Unplug the 12V DC power supply, and then disconnect the USB to CAN adapter from the laptop.
  13. Disconnect the CHAdeMO programming tool power connector from the 12V DC power supply, and then disconnect the tool CAN connector from the USB to CAN adapter.
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  14. If no further use, close Toolbox 2.
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