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BALTECH file formats

The following file formats are currently in use for BALTECH configurations and firmware:

BALCFG

BALCFG is the editable configuration format. BALCFG files are also used to create ConfigCards in ConfigEditor.

BEC/BEC2

When you release a configuration, a deployable file is exported in BEC or BEC2 format. Both are end-to-end encrypted to protect the sensitive project keys during transmission to other devices.

The differences are described below:

Format Description Supported features Requirements How do I get it?
BEC Default format
  • Any ToolSuite version
  • Any firmware version (incl. Ethernet and any custom firmware)
 Enable the option Support Legacy Firmware Versions (currently enabled by default for all configurations)
BEC2 Alternative format available with BALTECH ToolSuite v4.26 or above
  • ToolSuite v4.26 or above
  • Firmware 1100 v2.00 or above (or custom firmware originally created as of November 2021).
Disable the option Support Legacy Firmware Versions

BF2

BF2 is the format for firmware files. BF2 files for all stable releases of standard firmware are available for download here.

How can I deploy it?

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