Firmware Upgrade Instructions

Notes for Series 1500 Intercom Installers Regarding the Memory Card

Series 1500 memory cards have two uses: Storing intercom configuration data and upgrading the intercom system firmware.

•Storing the configuration of the intercom system for later retrieval is the primary use for the memory card. This can save time from one installation to the next if the installations are similar. The system settings can also be retrieved from the memory card in case of a system upgrade or replacement.

•To store configuration data on the memory card, insert the card into the hub and perform a WRITE TO MEM.CARD operation in the SETUP menu (See Model 1550 manual). Then remove the card and store it onsite in a safe, designated location. In the same manner, write the configuration data to an additional card if copying the settings to another system is desired.

•To retrieve configuration data from the memory card, insert the card into the hub and perform a READ FROM MEM.CARD operation in the SETUP menu (See Model 1550 manual, or page 13 of this guide).

NOTE: It is NOT necessary that the memory card remain in the slot in the hub during normal operation.

Intercom system firmware may be upgraded if necessary with a memory card containing firmware files.

The Series 1500 Intercom was designed to be firmware upgraded in the field if necessary. In order to perform a firmware upgrade, a memory card with the desired firmware level is required, and the resident firmware on the system must be at version 1.2 or higher.

1.Insert memory card into slot in Audio or Audio/Video Hub.*

2.Attach 1550 Field Setup Display to Counter Station.

3.Press and hold SETUP key on Counter Station for one second.

4.Select Menu Option 5. MEMORY CARD.

5.Select Menu Option 4. FIRMWARE UPGRADE.

6.Use the VOLUME keys to scroll through system components; the current firmware level for each system component is displayed as well as the firmware level resident on the memory card.

7.Touch the HOLD key to select/deselect the listed component for upgrading. Touch the MIRROR key to select/deselect all components.

8.To begin the upgrade, touch the SETUP key twice.

The firmware upgrade may take several minutes to complete. If power is disconnected from the hub during the firmware upgrade, the procedure must be repeated. Once the upgrade is complete, all indicators on the hub will return to normal operation.

* 1 on 1 Systems may be upgraded by temporarily inserting a hub into the system.

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