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Configuration and Firmware Update

NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller

Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP

The on-board Master firmware Kit file is not the same as the Integrated Controller Kit file. Below is a

table outlining the current sets of on-board Master and Integrated Controller Kit files used by the NI-

Series of products:

1. Follow the procedures outlined within the Communicating with the NI Device via an IP section on

page 31 to connect to the target NI device via the web.

2. After Studio has established a connection to the target Master, click the OnLine Tree tab of the

Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default System value is one (1).

3. Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new

connection to the specified System and populates the list with devices on that system. The

communication method is highlighted in green on the bottom of the NetLinx Studio window.

4. After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between the

PC and the Master, verify the NetLinx Master (00000 NI Master) appears in the OnLine Tree tab

of the Workspace window. The default NI Master value is zero (00000).

5. If the on-board Master firmware being used is not current, download the latest Kit file by first

logging in to www.amx.com and then navigating to Tech Cente r > Firmware Files to locate the

desired file from within the NetLinx section of the web page.

6. Click on the desired Kit file link, accept the Licensing Agreement, and verify download of the

correct NI Master firmware (Kit) file to a known location.

Firmware Kit File usage for NI Controllers

NI-3101 (FG2105-05/15) On-board Master Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100_Master

Integrated Controller Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100

Only Master firmware Kit files use the word _Master in the Kit file name.

First upgrade of the on-board Master using the Master’s Kit file.

The Integrated Controller can later be upgraded using the Controller’s Kit file.

BOTH Kits should be used when upgrading any firmware associated with the

Integrated Controllers.

AMX NetLinx NI-3101-SIG User Manual

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