Specifications

Upgrading Firmware
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NI & DVX Central Controllers - WebConsole & Programming Guide
Downloading the Latest Firmware Files from www.amx.com
NetLinx Integrated Controllers
NX-series Controllers require two firmware (*.kit) files: Master firmware and Device firmware. The Master firmware
file is not the same as the Device firmware file.
Both files should be used when upgrading any firmware associated with the Integrated Controllers.
Note: The process of downloading and transferring firmware files is the same for all types of firmware. However, it is
important that the firmware files are upgraded in specific following order for NX-series Controllers (see the Required
Order of Firmware Updates section on page 15).
Master and Device Firmware Kit Files for NX-Series Controllers
Below is a table outlining the Master and Device Firmware (*.kit) files used by NetLinx Integrated Controllers:
Downloading NX-Series Controller Firmware Files on www.amx.com
Visit the appropriate product page on www.amx.com for the latest NX Master and Device Controller firmware (*.kit)
files for your NX controller. Firmware file links are available along the right-side of the catalog page (FIG. 22):
Firmware files are bundled in a ZIP file, along with a Readme.TXT file that provides details on this firmware release.
1. Accept the AMX Licensing Agreement.
2. Download the ZIP file and unzip the contents to a known location.
Required Order of Firmware Updates
The Upgrading Firmware via NetLinx Studio instructions (below) apply equally to all types of firmware files. However,
it is important that the firmware files are upgraded in the following order:
1. First, upgrade the Master firmware.
2. When that process is complete, upgrade the Device firmware.
Upgrading Firmware via USB
All X-Series controllers support firmware upgrades via a USB solid-state drive. You can upgrade via USB by selecting
the appropriate .kit file and initiating the upgrade via telnet. The “IMPORT KIT” telnet command causes the controller
to search the attached USB drive for all valid .kit files and display the files as a list. From here you can select the .kit file
to use and initiate the firmware upgrade. See the IMPORT KIT section on page 94 for more information.
Master and Device Firmware Files for NX-Series Controllers
NX-4200 / 3200 / 
2200 / 1200
Master Firmware: SW2106_NX_X200_vx_x_xxx.kit
Device Firmware: SW2106_NX-X200_Device_vx_xx_x.kit
FIG. 22
www.amx.com - sample NI Controller Firmware File links (NI-2100 shown)