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PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2
© 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd
6. - Firmware Upgrades
The controller is capable of having its firmware upgraded (new software). An upgrade is typically
performed to add new features and to fix any bugs that may have been overlooked in previous
versions.
6.1 - Physical Setup
To perform a firmware upgrade, ensure that you have your PixLite 16 controller connected to the
LAN network as per section 4.1.1.
6.2 - Obtaining New Firmware
The latest firmware is available from the Advatek Lights website at the following link:
http://www.advateklights.com/resources
The file you need comes in a
“.hex” format
that must be first unzipped from the “.zip” file you
download.
6.3 - Performing an Update
1.
Open the Advatek Assistant.
Click “Search” and once the desired controller appears in the
main window, double click on it.
2.
A configuration window will appear.
Click on the “Misc” tab and then locate the “Upgrade
Firmware” bu
tton
and click on it. A “firmware update” window wi
ll appear (as shown in
Figure 9).
3.
Click “browse” to l
ocate the firmware file you wish to download.
4.
Click on the “update” button.
5.
Once the download is complete, a message box will pop up saying it has completed
successfully.
6.
The controller will automatically reboot itself and then start running the new firmware
application immediately.
7.
The settings will be kept from before.
If there is something wrong with the upgraded firmware, repeat the process again if it is still visible
in the Assistant. Otherwise, refer to the troubleshooting section for further information.
