AMX NI-2000, NI-3000, NI-4000 Selected on-board Master Firmware file, Firmware download status

Configuration and Firmware Update

3.If the firmware version is not version 2 - build 135 or higher (ex: v2.XX.135), download the latest NI Master firmware file from www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware Files > NI Series.

4.Verify you have downloaded the latest NI Master firmware (KIT) file to a known location.

5.Select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the Main menu to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog (FIG. 30). Verify the target’s System number matches the value listed within the active System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace.

Selected on-board Master Firmware file Description field for selected KIT file

Firmware download status

Device and System Number

must match the Device and System value listed in the Workspace window

FIG. 30 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing on-board NI_Master firmware update via IP)

6.Select the NI Master’s KIT file from the Files section (FIG. 30).

The KIT file for the NI-4000/3000/2000 Series of Master controllers begins with

2105_NI_Master.

DO NOT use the 2105-03_NI_Master KIT file as it is specifically configured to function on the NI-700 Integrated Controller.

7.Enter the System and Device numbers associated with the target Master (listed in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window). The Port field is greyed-out.

8.Click the Reboot Device checkbox to reboot the Master after the firmware update process is complete.

9.Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated on the bottom-right of the dialog (FIG. 30).

Only upon the initial installation of the new KIT file to an on-board Master (currently loaded build 117 (or lower) firmware) will there be a error message displayed indicating a failure of the last component to successfully download. This is part of the initial update procedure and will not occur during uploads of later firmware.

10.After the last components fails to install, click Done and reboot the on-board Master by selecting Tools > Reboot the Master Controller > Reboot to continue the process.

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