Crestron
QM-RX
QuickMedia™
Receiver
Uploading and Upgrading
NOTE:
Crestron recommends that you use the latest software and that each
device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently
released features. Please check the Crestron website
(http://www.crestron.com/updates) for the latest versions of software and
firmware. New users are required to register to obtain access to this site.
Assuming a PC is properly connected to the entire system, Crestron
programming software allows the programmer to upload programs, projects and
firmware to the system and touchpanels after their development. However, there
are times when the files for the program and projects are compiled and not
uploaded. Instead, compiled files may be distributed from programmers to
installers, from Crestron to dealers, etc. Even firmware upgrades are available
from the Crestron website as new features are developed after product releases.
In those instances, one has the option to upload via the programming software or
to upload and upgrade via the Crestron Installer’s Toolbox.
The following sections define how one would upload a SIMPL Windows
program to the control system or upgrade the firmware of the QM-RX.
However, before attempting to upload or upgrade, it is necessary to establish
communications.
Communication Settings
NOTE:
For laptops and other PCs without a built-in RS-232 port, Crestron
recommends the use of PCMCIA cards, rather than USB-to-serial adapters. If a
USB-to-serial adapter must be used, Crestron has tested the following devices
with good results:
Belkin (large model) F5U103
I/O Gear GUC232A (discontinued)
Keyspan USA-19QW (discontinued)
Other models, even from the same manufacturer, may not yield the same results.
NOTE:
Even with these recommended models, results may vary on the
computer being used.
The procedure in this section provides details for RS-232 communication
between the PC and the control system. If TCP/IP communication is preferred,
consult the latest version of the Crestron e-Control Reference Guide (Doc. 6052)
or the respective Operations Guide for the control system. These documents are
available from the Crestron website. Refer to the following figure for a typical
connection diagram when uploading files.
Operations Guide – DOC. 6333
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