Upgrading Firmware

3. Click the device you want to configure.

4. Click

in the left side menu to see a list of Device Settings for

that type of device.

Important: Device settings for each Xanbus device vary. Consult the device

Owner’s Guide before trying to change the settings via the Conext ComBox.

Also, when configuring the network-managed power system with cascading parameters enabled, you should verify that the configurations have been cascaded correctly to other devices. Communication errors may cause parameters to revert to their original values or generate a warning message.

5.Click to expand the device setting.

6.Click the check box to enable the setting. If the box is already checked then cascading is already set up and no further action is necessary.

7.Click to save the change.

Upgrading Firmware

You can perform firmware upgrades for your Conext ComBox and Xanbus- enabled devices when they are available for download. You can download them to a USB thumb drive, or to a laptop that you then connect to the Conext ComBox.

Firmware upgrades are available at:

http://xantrex.com/power-products/default/conext-combox-freedomsw

Note: It is recommended you clear the internal firmware memory of the Conext ComBox before installing firmware upgrades.

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Freedom SW Series specifications

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