Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP

Configuration and Firmware Update

Verifying the current version of NetLinx Master Firmware

All NI Integrated Controllers contain both an on-board Master and Controller. Each of these components has its own corresponding firmware. The on-board Master firmware KIT file is described as 2105_NI_Master and the Controller firmware KIT file is described as 2105_NI_X000.

1.Click on the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default System value is one (1).

2.Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new connection to the specified System and populates the list with devices on that system. The communication method is highlighted in green on the bottom of the NetLinx Studio window.

The current installed firmware version of the on-board Master is displayed to the right of the device within the Online Tree tab.

3.After the Communication Verification dialog window indicates active communication between the PC and the Master, verify the NetLinx Master (NI Master) appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window (FIG. 29). The default NI Master value is zero (00000).

On-board Master

Sample control cards

NetLinx Integrated Controller

NetLinx Studio application

FIG. 29 Sample NetLinx Workspace window (showing OnLine Tree tab)

4.If the on-board NI Master firmware version is not version 2 - build 135 or higher

(ex: v2.XX.135), follow the procedures outlined in the following sections to obtain and then transfer the new firmware KIT file to the on-board Master.