AMX AXB-TCR manual Firmware Upgrades, Using Softrom

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Programming Information

Firmware Upgrades

Firmware upgrades allow you to install the latest available operating system for your AXB-TC or AXB- TCR. The firmware reload is required anytime the unit's LEDs all flash at the same rate as the AXlink LED, or if all LEDs are full-on.

To accomplish the upgrade, your computer must be connected to the Axcess Master Controller via a serial (RS-232) interface connecting to the AXlink DB-9 programming port input.

There are two ways to upgrade the firmware to an Axcess device: via the DOS-based SOFTROM application, or via the NetLinx Studio program. Both are included on the AMX Software Control Disc.

Using SOFTROM

To be able to download new firmware, the communications settings must be set by following the steps below.

1.Press F1 and the CONFIGURE BAUD RATE window appears (FIG. 1).

FIG. 1 CONFIGURE BAUD RATE window

2.Using the up/down arrow keys, select the communications port you are using to interface with the Central 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. Make sure that the BAUD RATE selections match the settings on the Axcess System Master Controller.

4.Press Enter.

5.Press F10 to save the selected setting and to exit the CONFIGURE screen.

After establishing the communications configuration, upgrade firmware as follows:

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

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

3.Using the Tab key, switch to the ONLINE PANELS list.

4.Using the up/down arrow keys, select the device(s) to be programmed. Press Enter for each device as it is selected.

F2 can be pressed to select all ONLINE PANEL devices and F3 can be pressed to clear all devices.

5.Press F4 to program the selected device(s), the loading status bar in FIG. 2 then appears.

6.Press F5 to refresh the screen. Verify that all selected panels have the correct firmware version. If any devices still indicated the old version, repeat preceding steps 3 through 5 until all panels indicate the correct firmware version.

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Contents AXB-TC and AXB-TCR AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Table of Contents AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers & Receivers Overview AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television ControllersAXB-TC/TCR Specifications SpecificationsAXB-TC AXB-TCR ApplicationsAXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers Internal Jumper Settings Setting the Device DIP SwitchDIP Switch Settings J3 Jumper Settings IR Attenuation Mode Bypass or Adjustment J3 jumper settings IR attenuation mode bypass or adjustmentWiring guidelines WiringPreparing/connecting captive wires TV Sensor connectionsAxlink data and 12 VDC power supply connections Axlink data and power connectionsIR Emitter connections PCS and 12 VDC power supply connections PCS and Axlink data and power connectionsSE-TC mounting dimensions InstallationIR Signal Attenuation Adjustment Television Power Sensor AdjustmentLithium battery and socket Replacing the Lithium BatteryInstallation and Wiring Installation and Wiring Channel Setting Commands Channel Setting CommandsIR Functions Standard Order IR Functions Standard OrderSendCommands SendCommands?CTON ?PTOF XCH Channel Using Softrom Firmware UpgradesUsing NetLinx Studio Upon completion of the upgrade, press F10 to exit SoftromProgramming Information It’s Your World Take Control
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