Specifications

Configuration and Firmware Update
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NI Connection and Firmware Updating
13. Click Reboot (from the Tools > Reboot the Master Controller dialog) and wait for the System
Master to reboot. The STATUS and OUTPUT LEDs should begin to alternately blink during
the incorporation. Wait until the STATUS LED is the only LED to blink.
14. Press Done once until the Master Reboot Status field reads *Reboot of System Complete*.
15. Repeat steps 5 - 9 again (the last component will now successfully be installed).
16. Click Close once the download process is complete.
17. Right-click the System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new connection
to the System and populates the list with the current devices (and their firmware versions) on
your system.
Upgrading the NI Controller Firmware via IP
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 NI unit, verify the Integrated Controller (NI-X00 or NI-Xx00) appears in the
OnLine Tree tab (FIG. 41) of the Workspace window (ex: NI-4000 or NI-700). This entry is
different than the NI Master which uses a device value of 00000 (see below):
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.
FIG. 41 Sample NetLinx Workspace window (showing SEPERATE NI-Master and Controller)
On-board Integrated Controller
Unbound Dynamic Device
NetLinx Studio app. version
On-board NI Master
(NI-X000_Master) - Device 0
(NI-X000)