Extron electronic manual Loading the Firmware to the DP DA2, Opening Firmware Loader

Loading the Firmware to the DP DA2

To load a new version of firmware to the switcher using Firmware Loader, connect your computer serial port to the first three pins of the DP DA2 Remote port (see “RS-232 Control” on page 8 for information on connecting to the serial port).

1.If you have not already done so, download and install the Firmware Loader executable installer file to your computer (see “Downloading and Installing Firmware Loader” on page 16).

2.If necessary, download the latest version of DP DA2 firmware and install it on your computer (see “Downloading DP DA2 Firmware” on page 17).

3.Open Firmware Loader via your desktop Start menu by making the following selections:

Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > Firmware Loader > Firmware Loader

The Firmware Loader window opens with the Add Device window displayed in front of it.

Figure 10. Opening Firmware Loader

4.On the Add Device window, select DP DA2 from the Device Names drop-down menu.

5.From the Connection Method drop-down menu, select either RS-232or USB.

6.Depending on the connection method that you selected, additional options appear. Make the appropriate selections for your connection method.

•RS-232: Select the appropriate options from the Com Port and Baud Rate menus.

•USB: Only the Extron USB Device_0 option is available on the Available Devices menu. Make sure that it is selected.

7.Click Connect. If the connection is successful, DP DA2 is displayed in green in the Connected Device section, followed by a green check mark.

8.Click the Browse button in the New Firmware File (Optional) section.

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