Specifications

Configuration and Firmware Update
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NI Connection and Firmware Updating
5. If the NI Controller 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 NI Series Device (Integrated Controller) 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 Integrated Controller firmware (Kit) file to a known location.
7. From within Studio, select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the
Main menu to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog (FIG. 42). 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 must match the entry for the on-board Integrated Controller
(NI-X000/NI-X000) device.
8. Select the Integrated Controller’s (_X00) from the Files section (FIG. 42).
9. Enter the System and Device numbers associated with the target Master (listed in the
Workspace window). The Port field is greyed-out.
10. Click the Reboot Device checkbox to reboot the NI unit after the firmware update process is
complete.
FIG. 42 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing on-board Integrated Controller firmware update via IP)
Selected on-board Integrated Controller firmware file
Description field for selected Kit file
Device and System Number
must match the Device and System
values listed in the Workspace window
Firmware download
status
The Kit file for the Integrated Controller on the NI-2000/3000/4000 Series begins with
2105_NI_X000.
The Kit file for the Integrated Controller on the NI-2100/3100/4100 Series begins with
2105_04_NI_X100.
The Kit file for the NI-700/900 Series begins with 2105-03_NI_X000
DO NOT use the 2105-03_NI_X00 Kit file on anything other than an
NI-700/900 since each Kit file is specifically configured to function on a specific
NI unit.