Appendix E - Upgrading/Downgrading the System
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8.
Reboot the Solecis switcher.
9.
In the OnLine Tree, right-click on the switcher and select
Refresh System
. This establishes a new connection and
refreshes the device list and their firmware versions in your system.
NOTE:
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 switchers.
Upgrading the Control Panel
IMPORTANT:
The new control panel functionality provided by the Enova DGX 100 Series CPU will not be available until the
CPU is replaced. The Enova DGX must remain powered during the upgrade process.
1.
Turn off AC power to the enclosure. Make sure none of the power supply LEDs are illuminated.
2.
Loosen the four captive screws on the control panel (FIG. 142):
3.
Slowly pull the control panel straight out from the enclosure. Support control panel during upgrade.
IMPORTANT:
Do not remove the control panel’s power cable from its connector.
4.
Apply power to the enclosure.
5.
Connect a null modem serial cable to the serial (DB-9) port on the control panel (FIG. 143):
6.
Connect the other end of the serial cable to a PC.
7.
Download and unzip the "Enova DGX 100 Series Front Panel Firmware" .zip file:
a.
Navigate to the Enova DGX 100 Series product pages at www.amx.com.
b.
Locate the Firmware Files section on the right side of the page and select the .zip file for download.
c.
Unzip and open the downloaded file folder.
d.
Click the setup.exe file to install the AppCodeLoader program on your PC or device.
8.
Open the AppCodeLoader program (FIG. 144):
FIG. 142
Loosen 4 captive screws (screw location varies slightly depending on model)
FIG. 143
Control panel cables/ports (appearance varies slightly depending on model)
DGX 3200
DGX 6400
Captive Screws
Serial DB-9 port
Power cable
Serial DB-9 port
Power cable
Communication cable
Communication cable
