Specifications

Configuration and Firmware Update

NI Connection and Firmware Updating

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

on page 51 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 Center > Firmware Files, where

you can locate the desired file from within the NetLinx section of the web page.

6. Click on the desired Kit file link and after you’ve accepted the Licensing Agreement, verify

you have downloaded the correct NI Master firmware (Kit) file to a known location.

7. From within Studio, select Too ls > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the

Main menu to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog (FIG. 40). Verify the target’s System

number matches the value listed within the active System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the

Workspace. The Device number is always 0 for the NI Master.

8. Select the NI Master’s Kit file from the Files section (FIG. 40).

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.