Specifications

Upgrading Firmware
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NI & DVX Central Controllers - WebConsole & Programming Guide
Upgrading Firmware via NetLinx Studio
Note: These steps assume that you have already established a connection with the target Central Controller (IP
connection is preferred.) See the Initial Configuration section on page 4 for details.
1. In NetLinx Studio. click on the OnLine Tree tab (in the Workspace Bar) to view the devices on the System.
2. In the OnLine Tree tab, click Display and select Refresh System from the context menu. Doing so 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 Master and associated devices (including the Device Controller) are listed in the OnLine Tree.
4. In NetLinx Studio, select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device (FIG. 23):
This opens the Send to NetLinx Device dialog.
5. Click the Browse button (...) to locate and select the firmware (*.kit) file that will be transferred, in the Browse for
Fol de rs dialog (FIG. 24):
The selected file is indicated in the Files window.
FIG. 23 NetLinx Studio - Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device
FIG. 24 NetLinx Studio - Send to NetLinx Device dialog