Initial Configuration and Firmware Upgrade
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7. In NetLinx Studio, select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device to open the
Send to NetLinx Device dialog (FIG.6). Verify the target’s System number matches the value listed
within the active System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace.
The Device number is always 0 for the NI Master.
8. Select the NI Master’s Kit file from the Files section (FIG.6).
Do not use the 2105-03_NI_Master Kit file on anything other than an NI-700/900, since each
Master Kit file is specifically configured to function on a specific NI unit.
9. Enter the System number associated with the target Master (listed in the OnLine Tree tab of the
Workspace window) and verify the Device number value. The Port field is disabled.
10. Click the Reboot Device checkbox to reboot the NI unit after the firmware update process is
complete.
11. Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated on the bottom-right of the
dialog (FIG.6).
FIG. 6 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing on-board NI_Master firmware update via IP)
Selected Master firmware file
Description field for
Device and System Number
must match the Device and System values
listed in the Workspace window
Firmware download
status
selected Kit file
The Kit file for the NI-2000/3000/4000 Masters begins with 2105_NI-X000_Master.
The Kit file for the NI-2100/3100/4100 Masters begins with 2105_04_NI-X100_Master.
The Kit file for the NI-700/900 Masters begins with 2105-03_NI-X000_Master.