Upgrading the TPI/3 Firmware, Configuration

Upgrading the TPI/3 Firmware

Your PC must be connected to the PROGRAM DB-9 port on the Controller using a DB-9 Programming Cable in order to upgrade the firmware. The panel must also be connected to the Controller via a mini-AXlink connection.

If power is lost during the download process, the unit powers up with the same set of code prior to the download. There is a small window during which a loss of power can be catastrophic. If power is lost between the erase of flash memory and the completion of copying the new boot code from RAM to flash memory, the unit will not operate at all when power returns.

If you have not already installed the SoftROM program, do so by following the steps contained on the AMX Control Disc.

Configuration

To configure the communication setting for the SoftROM program:

1.Press F1 to open the Configuration screen.

2.Using the up/down arrow keys, select the communications port you are using to interface with the controller and press ENTER.

3.Using the right arrow key, move to the BAUD RATE column. Then, use the up/down arrow keys to select the interface communications speed and press ENTER. Be sure the BAUD RATE selections match the setting on the Controller.

4.Press F10 to save the communication settings and exit the Configure screen.

Downloading the Firmware

To download the firmware:

1.Press F5 to acquire the list of online programmable devices.

You can press F2 to select all ONLINE programmable devices and F3 to clear all devices.

2.Using the up/down arrow keys, select your firmware version listed in the Firmware column of the screen, and press ENTER.

3.Using the Tab key, switch to the ONLINE MASTERS list and select the device to be programmed.

4.Press ENTER for each device as it is selected.

5.Press F4 to program the selected device; a loading message appears.

6.Press F5 to refresh the screen. Verify that the selected device has the correct firmware version. If any devices still appear with an old firmware version, repeat steps 3 - 5 until it appears with the correct version.

Firmware can be downloaded to multiple device numbers automatically. If multiple devices are selected, the bottom half of the loading bar indicates the percentage complete for the selected devices.

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