Specifications

Initial Configuration and Firmware Upgrade
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NetLinx Integrated Controllers- WebConsole & Programming Guide (FMv3)
Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP
The on-board Master firmware Kit file is not the same as the Integrated Controller Kit file. Below is a table
outlining the current sets of on-board Master and Integrated Controller Kit files used by the NI-Series of
products:
1. Follow the procedures outlined within the Communicating Via an IP Address section on page 10 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 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. In NetLinx Studio, select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device to open the Send to
NetLinx Device dialog (FIG. 14). 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. 14).
Firmware Kit File usage for NI Controllers
NI-4100
On-board Master Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100_Master
Integrated Controller Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100
NI-3100
On-board Master Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100_Master
Integrated Controller Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100
NI-2100
On-board Master Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100_Master
Integrated Controller Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100
NI-700
On-board Master Kit file: 2105-03_NI-X000_Master
Integrated Controller Kit file: 2105-03_NI_X00
NI-900
On-board Master Kit file: 2105-03_NI-X000_Master
Integrated Controller Kit file: 2105-09_NI_X00
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.