AMX NI-3101-SIG manual Configuration and Firmware Update

Configuration and Firmware Update

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.

Selected on-board Integrated Controller firmware file

Description field for selected Kit file

Firmware download status

Device and System Number must match the Device and System values listed in the Workspace window

FIG. 29 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing on-board Integrated Controller firmware update via IP)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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