Firmware Updates
Before You Begin | 11 |
Firmware Update Procedures | 12 |
Special DSP ID Codes | 16 |
The LX-DSP, LX-ELC, LX-VRA, and LX-EXP modules load operating system files into RAM during power-on. These files are stored in flash memory on each of the modules. Because these files are stored in the module, they are referred to as “firmware”. The version number for the firmware files and CueStation must match. If you upgrade to a new version of CueStation, you must also upgrade all firmware files.
Firmware files are sent from the Mixer Configuration window in CueStation using the “Upload Firmware” command. CueStation 4 requires an Ethernet connection to an LX-ELC module. If the flash memory of the LX-ELC module has been erased you will need an LX-COS comm/sync module and Virtual LX in order to upload firmware.
In a multiple LX-300 system connected with LX-LNK Link modules, all LX-300s are upgraded simultaneously.
Before You Begin
Please read the following:
Note
Please make sure you are using the most recent version of documentation before beginning this procedure. Procedures may change between one release and the next. The following procedures apply to CueStation versions 4.6.0 and earlier.
Wait Until Complete!
Do NOT power-off before the update is complete! Firmware files are automatically transferred to the appropriate LX-300 modules. The transfer will take from a few seconds to several minutes. For serial transfers of the LX-ELC EtherTracks files the time required can be over 15 minutes for each file.
DO NOT POWER-OFF THE LX-300s UNTIL ALL LX-300s HAVE UPDATED ALL FIRMWARE FILES
During the transfer, the LX-300 Frame Status will display "XFRx", with the value of "x" incrementing as the transfer progresses. It will then display "WAIT" as it updates the firmware and checks that the update was successful.
The update is complete ONLY when the Frame Status displays "...FILE... GOOD...". It may take several minutes to reach this point and there may be a delay between the words "FILE" and "GOOD".
Several firmware flash files may be contained in each firmware file sent from the computer.
The Log window will show the progress of the firmware updates. As each file update is completed a message will be displayed: "[INFO] Write to FLASH file succeeded (Changes will take effect after the frame is power cycled)".
Please allow ten seconds between power-off and power-on when power cycling a LX-300.
Firmware Installation Issues
Under some circumstances the firmware transfer may appear to stall. The LX-300 Frame Status will display "XFRx", "WAIT", or -OK-, but the display will be frozen. This is a normal part of the firmware update. If this state continues longer than four minutes, the system may have actually stalled. If that is the case and the stall occurred before transfer was complete, you may be able to power cycle the LX-300 and recover. If the LX-300 does power up correctly and you are able to connect, you should use the Erase Flash command to clear the flash memory and then try up-
