Specifications
Upgrading Firmware
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6. Verify the target’s System number matches the value listed within the active System folder in the OnLine Tree.
The Device number is always 0 for the NI Master.
Note that the Port field is disabled (FIG. 27).
7. Verify that the Reboot Device checkbox is selected to reboot the NI unit after the firmware update process is
complete (selected by default).
8. Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated in the Progress section of the dialog.
9. Click Close once the download process is complete.
10. In the OnLine Tree, right-click on the Master and select Refresh System. This establishes a new connection and
refreshes the device list and their firmware versions in your system.
Once the process is complete, you can upgrade the remaining firmware files. All device files must be kept at compatible
firmware versions for proper operation. Therefore, all files should be used when upgrading any firmware associated with
the Integrated Controllers.
Be sure to follow the required order for installing firmware files:
See the Required Order of Firmware Updates for NI Controllers section on page 20
See the Required Order of Firmware Updates for DVX Controllers section on page 20
FIG. 27 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing on-board NI_Master firmware update)
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.
After the last components fails to install, click Done.
Repeat steps 5 - 9 (the last component will now successfully be installed).
On the front panel of the NetLinx Master, the OUTPUT and INPUT LEDs alternately
blink to indicate the on-board Master is incorporating the new firmware. Allow the
Master 20 - 30 seconds to reboot and fully restart.