Upgrading the Firmware
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AXB-TPI/3 Touch Panel Interface 3
11. Select Tools > Firmware > Download to Axcess Device, from the Main menu.
12. Click on the desired TSK file from the list of available files (975d511j.TSK).
13. Setup the Download device via section to match the parameters of the Master Comm Settings
dialog box for the method of communicating to the panel. Refer to FIG. 17 on page 70 for
more information.
14. Press the Settings button, from the Download to device via section, to enter the IP Address
information of the NetLinx Master being updated.
15. Click OK when done setting the parameters.
16. Click Query Online Devices to populate the on-line device list.
17. Select the target AXlink device from the list of online devices in the lower-left table.
18. Click Download to open the Confirm Communication Settings dialog, where you can review
and confirm your Comm Settings and Target Device information before the download begins.
Click Cancel to return to the Select Axcess Firmware File dialog, to edit these settings
(if necessary).
Click OK to confirm the Comm Settings and Target Device information, and download
the selected TSK file to the specified device using the selected communications port.
19. The File Transfer dialog shows the progress of the download. Click Cancel to cancel the
download.
20. Once the TSK file has been downloaded, reboot the touch panel by cycling power to the unit.
This step completes the firmware upgrade procedure.
If the TPI firmware version is not version build 5.11 or higher; Download the latest
firmware file from www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware
Files > AXB-TPI. Then Download the KIT file to your computer.
FIG. 19 Select New TPI Firmware File for download page - using IP Address
Selected Firmware file
Device number listing of
Query Online Devices
of detected Axcess devices
detected Axcess devices
allows the user to refresh the list
Device, Port and system
and current firmware version
Canceling the firmware download in mid-progress can damage the on-board
firmware.