Specifications

Configuration and Firmware Update
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NI Connection and Firmware Updating
11. Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated on the bottom-right of
the dialog (FIG. 42).
12. Click Close once the download process is complete.
13. 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 NXC Card Firmware via IP (NI-4x00 ONLY)
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-4000 or NI-4100.
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 NetLinx NXC Control Cards appear in the OnLine Tree tab
of the Workspace window (FIG. 43).
The OUTPUT and INPUT LEDs alternately blink to indicate the unit is incorporating
the new firmware. Allow the unit 20 - 30 seconds to reboot and fully restart.
If the connection fails to establish, a Connection Failed dialog appears.
Try selecting a different IP Address if communication fails.
Press the Retry button to reconnect using the same communication parameters.
Press the Change button to alter your communication parameters and repeat
steps 2 thru 11.
FIG. 43 Sample NetLinx Workspace window (showing OnLine Tree tab)
On-board NI Master
Control cards (NI-4x00 ONLY)
NetLinx Integrated Controller
NetLinx Studio app. version
Only NI-4x00 units will show
NXC control cards