AMX NI-700 User Manual

Upgrading Firmware
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NetLinx Integrated Controllers (Firmware v4)- WebConsole & Programming Guide
Before You Start
1. Verify you have the latest version of the NetLinx Studio application installed on your PC.
NetLinx Studio is available to download from www.amx.com. Login to download the latest version. Alternatively, if it is already
installed, use the Web Update option in NetLinx Studio’s Help menu to obtain the latest version.
The default location for the NetLinx Studio application is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio > NetLinx
Studio.
2. Verify that an LAN/ICSNet cable is connected from the Central Controller to the LAN Hub.
3. Connect an programming cable (RS-232) from the Program Port on the Central Controller to a COM port on the PC being used
for programming.
NOTE: NI-4000/4100 only: Verify that any control cards are inserted and their respective connectors are attached.
4. Verify that the Central Controller unit is powered on.
5. Establish what version of firmware is currently loaded on the Central Controller (see Verifying the Current Firmware Version
below).
Verifying the Current Firmware Version
Use the OnLine Tree in NetLinx Studio (see FIG. 24 on page 24) to verify which version of each firmware file is currently installed.
NOTE: These steps assume that you have already established a connection with the target Central Controller (see the Initial
Configuration section on page 14 for details).
1. In NetLinx Studio, click on the OnLine Tree tab (in the Workspace Bar) to view the devices on the System.
2. Click Display and select Refresh System from the context menu. This establishes a new connection to the System and
populates the device tree with devices on that system.
3. After the Communication Verification dialog indicates active communication between the PC and the Central Controller, verify
the Central Controller and associated devices are listed in the OnLine Tree.
4. Check the appropriate product page on www.amx.com for the latest NI Master, Device Controller (and A/V Switcher/Scaler
firmware files in the case of Enova DVX) for your device.
If necessary, follow the procedures outlined in the following sections to obtain these firmware (*.kit) files from www.amx.com and
then transfer the new firmware files to the device.
Downloading the Latest Firmware Files from www.amx.com
NetLinx Integrated Controllers
NetLinx Integrated (NI) Controllers require two firmware (*.kit) files: Master firmware and Device firmware. The Master firmware
file is not the same as the Device firmware file.
Both files should be used when upgrading any firmware associated with the Integrated Controllers.
NOTE: The process of downloading and transferring firmware files is the same for all types of f irmware. However, it is important that
the firmware f iles are upgraded in specific following order for NI Controllers (see the Required Order of Firmware Updates for NI
Controllers section on page 27).
Master and Device Firmware Kit Files for NetLinx Integrated Controllers
Below is a table outlining the Master and Device Firmware (*.kit) files used by NetLinx Integrated Controllers:
Downloading NI Controller Firmware Files on www.amx.com
Visit the appropriate product page on www.amx.com for the latest NI Master and Device Controller firmware (*.kit) files for your NI
Controller. Firmware file links are available along the right-side of the catalog page (FIG. 25):
Master and Device Firmware Files for NetLinx Integrated Controllers
NI-4100 / 3100 / 2100 Master Firmware: SW2105_04_Master_v4_1_xxx.kit
Device Firmware: SW2105_NI-X100_Device_v1_xx_x.kit
NI-3101-SIG Master Firmware: SW2105-08_Master_v4_1_xxx.kit
Device Firmware: SW2105_NI_X101_Device_v1_xx_x.kit
NI-700 Master Firmware: SW2105-90_Master_v4_1_xxx.kit
Device Firmware: SW2105_NI_700_Device_v1_30_8.kit
NI-900 Master Firmware: SW2105-90_Master_v4_1_xxx.kit
Device Firmware: SW2105_NI_900_Device_v1_xx_x.kit

AMX NI-700 Specifications

General

Brand	AMX
Model	NI-700
Category	Controller
Language	English