Instruction Manual
11. Updating amplifier firmware
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IPD SERIES Operation Manual rev 1.0.0
11. Updating amplifier firmware
There are three ways to update rmware on IPD units; each method serves different purpose.
1. Global View/Tools/”Firmware Update All units”.
This updater allows simultaneous update of all IPDs connected to the network and has built in mechanisms
that scan the version number of the units so that only those units with old rmware are updated. It also veries
the process, repeats updating if some should fail, and summarizes the process once completed. This process
takes a couple of minutes but is the safest way to update the IPD units.
2. Global View/Tools/”Enable Update”.
This updater displays a symbol in Global view which makes it easy to see if any unit is not up to date. A symbol
appearing on the Amplier Control Panel is gray if rmware is up to date and orange if rmware is not up to
date. If not up to date (orange) you can click the symbol to start the update. “Enable Update” also works as a
recovery tool. If the rmware update somehow gets interrupted, e.g. through power loss in the middle of
updating, the unit can end up in fault state. The Enable Update tool can, in most circumstances, reach the
faulty unit and re-update the Firmware, bringing it back to normal.
3. From within the Mixer (Unit) View, click hardware/rmware update.
This update is for a single unit only and will force new rmware to the unit regardless of what rmware the IPD
currently has. Using this tool, all presets are asked to be backed up and are automatically restored back to the
unit once updated.
Important: A rmware update will erase all presets on the device. Before initiating a rmware update, be sure all
device presets have been backed up using Backup Presets in the Hardware menu. After rmware update has
been completed, restore presets using Restore Presets in the Hardware menu.
12. Operation with iPad App
The iPad App version of IntelliDrive Controller duplicates nearly all of the functions of the Windows version. Also,
appearance of the user interface closely resembles that of the Windows version. However, because of signicant
differences in the basic operating system, some differences apply, particularly regarding use of menu commands.
Note: Only one device running IntelliDrive Controller is allowed to access the network at any given time. If you wish
to use an iPad as the controller, you must rst close the application on any Windows or Mac computer.