Upgrading Firmware
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NetLinx Integrated Controllers (Firmware v4)- WebConsole & Programming Guide
7. Verify that the Reboot Device checkbox is selected to reboot the NI unit after the firmware update process is complete
(selected by default).
8. Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated in the Progress section of the dialog.
NOTE: Only upon the initial installation of a new Kit file to an on-board Master will there be a error message displayed indicating
a failure of the last component to successfully download. This is part of the NI Master update procedure and requires that the
firmware be reloaded after a reboot of the unit. This consecutive process installs the final component of the new Kit file. After
the last components fails to install, click Done. Repeat steps 5 - 9 (the last component will now successfully be installed).
9. Click Close once the download process is complete.
NOTE: On the front panel of the NetLinx Master, the OUTPUT and INPUT LEDs alternately blink to indicate the on-board Master is
incorporating the new firmware. Allow the Master 20 - 30 seconds to reboot and fully restart.
10. In the OnLine Tree, right-click on the Master and select Refresh System. This establishes a new connection and refreshes the
device list and their firmware versions in your system.
Once the process is complete, you can upgrade the remaining firmware files. All device files must be kept at compatible firmware
versions for proper operation. Therefore, all files should be used when upgrading any firmware associated with the Integrated
Controllers.
Be sure to follow the required order for installing firmware files:
See the Required Order of Firmware Updates for NI Controllers section on page 27
See the Required Order of Firmware Updates for DVX Controllers section on page 27
Upgrading NXC Card Firmware
Before beginning with this section, verify that both the on-board Master and on-board Integrated Controller have been updated
with the latest firmware and that the NetLinx cards are securely inserted into the NI-4100.
1. Follow the procedures outlined within the Communicating Via IP Address section on page 21 to connect to the target NI device
via the web.
2. After NetLinx 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 NI unit, verify the
NetLinx NXC Control Cards appear in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window (FIG. 30).
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Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing on-board NI_Master firmware update)
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