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Configuration and Firmware Update
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NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller
Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP
The on-board Master firmware Kit file is not the same as the Integrated Controller Kit file. Below is a
table outlining the current sets of on-board Master and Integrated Controller Kit files used by the NI-
Series of products:
1.
Follow the procedures outlined within the
Communicating with the NI Device via an IP
section on
page 31 to connect to the target NI device via the web.
2.
After Studio has established a connection to the target Master, click the
OnLine Tree
tab of the
Workspace window to view the devices on the System.
The default System value is one (1)
.
3.
Right-click the associated System number and select
Refresh System
. This establishes a new
connection to the specified System and populates the list with devices on that system.
The
communication method is highlighted in green on the bottom of the NetLinx Studio window.
4.
After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between the
PC and the Master, verify the NetLinx Master (
00000
NI Master
) appears in the
OnLine Tree
tab
of the Workspace window.
The default NI Master value is zero (00000)
.
5.
If the on-board Master firmware being used is not current, download the latest Kit file by first
logging in to
www.amx.com
and then navigating to
Tech Center
>
Firmware Files
to locate the
desired file from within the NetLinx section of the web page.
6.
Click on the desired Kit file link, accept the Licensing Agreement, and verify download of the
correct NI Master firmware (Kit) file to a known location.
Firmware Kit File usage for NI Controllers
NI-3101 (FG2105-05/15) On-board Master Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100
_Master
Integrated Controller Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100
Only Master firmware Kit files use the word _Master in the Kit file name.
First
upgrade of the on-board Master using the Master’s Kit file.
The Integrated Controller can later be upgraded using the Controller’s Kit file.
BOTH Kits should be used when upgrading any firmware associated with the
Integrated Controllers.