Configuration and Firmware Update
38 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller
7. From within NetLinx Studio, select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from
the Main menu to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog (FIG.29). Verify that the target’s System
number matches the value listed within the active System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the
Workspace. The Device must match the entry for the on-board Integrated Controller
(NI-X000/NI-X000) device.
8. Select the Integrated Controller’s (_X00) from the Files section (FIG.29).
9. Enter the System and Device numbers associated with the target Master (listed in the Workspace
window). The Port field is greyed-out.
10. Click the Reboot Device checkbox to reboot the NI device 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.29).
12. Click Close once the download process is complete.
13. Right-click the System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new connection to the
System and populates the list with the devices and their firmware versions currently on the system.
FIG. 29 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing on-board Integrated Controller firmware update via IP)
Selected on-board Integrated Controller firmware file Description field for selected Kit file
Device and System Number
must match the Device and System
values listed in the Workspace window
Firmware download
status
The Kit file for the Integrated Controller on the NI-2100/3100/3101-SIG/4100 Series
begins with 2105_04_NI_X100.
DO NOT use any Kit file other than the one specified, since each Kit file is
specifically configured to function on a specific NI unit.
The OUTPUT and INPUT LEDs alternately blink to indicate the unit is incorporating
the new firmware. Allow the unit 20 - 30 seconds to reboot and fully restart.