Remote Communication, cont’d
Updating Firmware
If necessary, you can replace the SCP’s firmware without changing firmware chips. This procedure must be performed using a PC on which the Firmware Loader Software has been installed. The PC’s
CAUTION Do not attempt to upload firmware if a System 5 IP is connected to the SCP with any connections other than power. The
| System 5 IP |
| Rear Panel |
| CM/IR/SCP |
| A B C D E |
| +V G CM IR SCP |
A | +12VDC A |
B Ground ( ) B | |
C | Power From |
D | |
E | System 5 IP |
4 | 3 | 2 1 | J5 | G Rx Tx |
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| ON |
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RxTx
SCP 150
Rear Panel
Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)RS-232 to/from Host PC
Ground (Gnd, 
)
Each time that the existing firmware is replaced, the SCP is reset to the factory default settings.
Follow the directions below.
1. | Visit the Extron Web site (www.extron.com) to find the |
| appropriate firmware file for the model of SCP that you |
| want to update. Save the new firmware file to your PC, |
| and write down its filename and save location for later use. |
2. | Connect a cable between the SCP’s |
| serial |
3. | Set DIP switch 4 to the ON position. |
4. Power on the SCP. See the previous caution.
5. On your PC, start the Firmware Loader program. The screen on the right appears:
6. Select the COM port through which the PC will communicate with the SCP via
7. If the baud rate is not set to 9600, do the following:
a. Click the Baud button. A baud rate
b. From the
8. Click the OK button that was originally the Baud button (circled in the figure above). The following window opens, indicating the current firmware version.
9. Click Upload. You are prompted to select the firmware file that you downloaded in step 1. Click OK.
10. When the browser window opens, locate and select the firmware file, then click Open to upload the firmware to the SCP.
SCP 150 • Remote Communication |
