AMX MVP-8400i manual Upgrading MVP Firmware, Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port

Upgrading MVP Firmware

Upgrading MVP Firmware

Except for the MVP-KS (Kickstand for MVP Panels), all MVP panels and their accessories have on-board firmware which is upgradeable through the use of the latest NetLinx Studio. The MVP acts as a bridge between the NetLinx Studio program and the installed docking station. Studio can download firmware to the target docking station by using the connected MVP to pass-along the Kit file to the docking station. Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher Instruction Manual for more information on how to download firmware to both a panel and a docking station.

The latest firmware 2.70.xx (or higher) kit file is panel-specific.

This new firmware also provides both backwards compatibility with the previous 802.11b cards and new security protocols for the new 802.11g wireless CF card.

1.Upload the latest Kit file (SW5965_xx version 2.70.xx or higher) to your specific Modero touch panel and then confirm the firmware file update was successful. Refer to your panel’s instruction manual for detailed communication and Kit file upload procedures.

If you don’t first update the firmware file on the panel, before proceeding with the card upgrade process, you will be required to configure NetLinx Studio to communicate with the target panel via a direct USB connection.

In this communication scenario, your PC acts as a Virtual NetLinx Master establishing a secure USB connection to the target panel and then uploading the new Kit file.

Before beginning the Upgrade process:

Setup and configure your NetLinx Master. Refer to the your particular NetLinx Master Instruction Manual for detailed setup procedures.

Calibrate and prepare the communication pages on the Modero panel for use. Refer to the Panel Calibration section on page 11.

Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher Help file for more information on uploading files via Ethernet.

Configure your panel for either direct connect or wireless communication. Refer to the Configuring Communications section on page 13 for more detailed information about Ethernet or Wireless communication.

It is recommended that firmware Kit files only be transferred over a direct connection and only when the panel is connected to a power supply.

If battery power or wireless connection fails during a firmware upgrade, the panel flash file system may become corrupted.

The process of updating firmware involves the use of a communicating NetLinx Master. The required steps for updating firmware to a Modero panel are virtually identical to those necessary for updating Kit files to a NetLinx Master (except the target device is a panel instead of a Master). Refer to either your Master’s literature or Studio 2.x Help file for those procedures.

A touch panel which is not using a valid username and password will not be able to communicate with a secured Master. If you are updating the firmware on or through a panel which is not using a username or password field, you must first remove the Master Security feature to establish an unsecured connection.

Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port

Before beginning with this section, verify your panel is powered and the Type-A USB connector is securely inserted into

the PC’s USB port. The panel must be powered-on before connecting the mini-USB connector to the panel.

Establishing a USB connection between the PC and the panel, prior to installing the

USB Driver will cause a failure in the USB driver installation.

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