Specifications

Upgrading Firmware
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NI & DVX Central Controllers - WebConsole & Programming Guide
Enova DVX
Enova DVX All-In-One Presentation Switchers contain three devices (NI Master, Device Controller and A/V Switcher/
Scaler), each of which require a separate Kit file. These three devices must be kept at compatible firmware versions for
proper operation. Therefore, all three files should be used when upgrading any firmware associated with the Enova DVX
All-In-One Presentation Switchers.
Before You Start
1. Verify you have the latest version of the NetLinx Studio application installed on your PC.
NetLinx Studio is available to download from www.amx.com. Login to download the latest version. Alternatively,
if it is already installed, use the Web Update option in NetLinx Studio’s Help menu to obtain the latest version.
The default location for the NetLinx Studio application is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx
Studio > NetLinx Studio.
2. Verify that an LAN/ICSNet cable is connected from the Central Controller to the LAN Hub.
3. Connect an programming cable (RS-232) from the Program Port on the Central Controller to a COM port on the PC
being used for programming.
NI-4000/4100 only: Verify that any control cards are inserted and their respective connectors are attached.
4. Verify that the Central Controller unit is powered on.
5. Establish what version of firmware is currently loaded on the Central Controller (see Verifying the Current
Firmware Version below).
Verifying the Current Firmware Version
Use the OnLine Tree in NetLinx Studio (see FIG. 22 on page 17) to verify which version of each firmware file is
currently installed.
1. In NetLinx Studio, click on the OnLine Tree tab (in the Workspace Bar) to view the devices on the System.
2. Click Display and select Refresh System from the context menu. This establishes a new connection to the System
and populates the device tree with devices on that system.
3. After the Communication Verification dialog indicates active communication between the PC and the Central
Controller, verify the Central Controller and associated devices are listed in the OnLine Tree.
4. Check the appropriate product page on www.amx.com for the latest NI Master, Device Controller (and A/V
Switcher/Scaler firmware files in the case of Enova DVX) for your device.
If necessary, follow the procedures outlined in the following sections to obtain these firmware (*.kit) files from
www.amx.com and then transfer the new firmware files to the device.
DVX Controllers - Firmware Files
NI Master Firmware The on-board NI Master is listed first in the OnLine Tree as 
"00000 NI Master (<firmware version>)"
•"00000" represents Device ID 0, which is reserved for the Master
• The number in parenthesis is the current Master firmware version.
Device Controller Firmware The Device Controller is listed next as 
"05001 NI-XXXX (<firmware version>)"
•"05001" represents Device ID 5001, which is reserved for the Device Control ports.
• The number in parenthesis is the current Device Controller firmware version.
A/V Switcher/Scaler Firmware The A/V Switcher/Scaler is listed third as 
"05002 NI-XXXX (<firmware version>)"
•"05002" represents Device ID 5002, which is reserved for the A/V Switcher/Scaler.
• The number in parenthesis is the current Device Controller firmware version.
These steps assume that you have already established a connection with the target
Central Controller (see the Initial Configuration section on page 5 for details).