Acre SPC42 - File Upgrade Operations

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Reset Restarts the panel.

Policy Text This tab summarizes the configuration for your SPC product settings based

on selected Region, Grade and Type.

15.12.1 File Upgrade Operations

To upgrade firmware and languages on the system:

Select File > Upgrade.

See also

Options on page169

15.12.1.1 Upgrading Firmware

NOTICE: Manufacturer Access is required for firmware upgrade operations and when enabled, is

available for the completion of both controller and peripheral firmware upgrades. See Options on

page169.

Firmware for SPC is contained in two separate files:

Controller Firmware File

Contains the firmware for the controller’s CPUs only. Filename has the extension *.fw.

Peripheral Firmware File

Contains the firmware for the X-BUS nodes, PSTN modem, GSM modems, and the SPCW120

Transceiver. Filename has the extension *.pfw.

The two files are upgraded separately.

NOTICE: It is recommended that all peripheral firmware is upgraded after a new controller firmware

upgrade.

Note: Firmware can also be upgraded using the keypad.

Controller Firmware

To upgrade controller firmware on the system:

1. Select the Panel Upgrade Operations option from the File page.

2. Select the firmware file to upgrade by clicking the Browse button for the appropriate option,

selecting the required firmware file and then clicking on the appropriate Upgrade button.

A confirmation page is displayed.

3. Click the Confirm button to confirm the upgrade to the new version of the controller firmware.

When the controller firmware is upgraded, the system will display a message to indicate that the

system is resetting. You must login to the system again to continue operation.

WARNING: If you downgrade the controller firmware (that is, install an older version of firmware),

the system defaults all current configuration settings. Also, when downgrading firmware, it is

important to downgrade the corresponding peripheral firmware otherwise zones may appear

disconnected, opened or closed.

Peripheral Firmware Upgrade

Upgrade the peripheral firmware using the same procedure as for the controller firmware.

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