Specifications
Initial Configuration and Firmware Upgrade
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NetLinx Integrated Controllers- WebConsole & Programming Guide (FMv3) 
Do not use the 2105-03_NI_Master Kit file on anything other than an NI-700/900, since each Master Kit 
file is specifically configured to function on a specific NI unit.
9. Enter the System number associated with the target Master (listed in the OnLine Tree tab of the 
Workspace window) and verify the Device number value. The Port field is disabled.
10. Click the Reboot Device checkbox to reboot the NI unit after the firmware update process is complete.
11. Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated on the bottom-right of the dialog 
(FIG. 14).
12. After the last components fails to install, click Done.
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. 
FIG. 14 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing on-board NI_Master firmware update via IP)
Selected Master firmware file
Description field for 
Device and System Number
must match the Device and System values 
listed in the Workspace window
Firmware download
status
selected Kit file 
The Kit file for the NI-2100/3100/4100 Masters begins with 2105_04_NI-X100_Master. 
The Kit file for the NI-700/900 Masters begins with 2105-03_NI-X000_Master.
Only upon the initial installation of a new Kit file to an on-board Master will there 
be a error message displayed indicating a failure of the last component to 
successfully download. 
This is part of the NI Master update procedure and requires that the firmware be 
reloaded after a reboot of the unit. This consecutive process installs the final 
component of the new Kit file. 










