USB update

The USB update feature allows the firmware to be updated as well as welding programs, processes and features to be installed using a USB memory stick.

There can be only one ZIP file on the USB memory stick inserted into the welding system at once. This can be either a dedicated firmware pack for this welding system or a welding program and license pack (matching the power source serial number). For more information on the available software and compatibility, contact your local Kemppi representative.

In a double wire feeder setup, the update must be performed on both wire feeders separately.

Firmware and welding software

Ensure you have the correct firmware/software ZIP package saved on your computer for the welding equipment in question.

Connect the USB memory stick to the computer.

Prepare the USB memory stick by copying the firmware/software ZIP file into the root folder of the memory stick.

Turn the welding equipment on.

Open the USB connector cover and connect the USB memory stick to the X5 wire feeder.

>> X5 Wire Feeder 300:

>> X5 Wire Feeder HD300:

The update process starts automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Custom screensaver image

X5 WF AP/APC

This screensaver feature is available with X5 Wire Feeder 300 AP/APC and X5 Wire Feeder HD300 AP/APC.

The custom screensaver image must first be prepared at https://kemp.cc/screensaver and then copied onto the USB memory stick. The supported image file formats are JPG, PNG and GIF.

On your computer web browser, go to https://kemp.cc/screensaver.

Following the on-screen instructions, upload, edit and download the new screen saver image onto a USB memory stick.

Connect the USB memory stick to the X5 control panel following the same principle than with the software updates (previous chapter) and the on-screen instructions.

The screensaver image is shown during start-up and when the control panel has been idle for a predefined time. The screensaver settings can be adjusted in AP/APC control panel: Device settings.