M1XRFEG Installation Manual
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Appendix D - Updating Firmware in the ELK-M1XRF
Operating firmware is stored in “Flash” memory. This state-of-the-art memory allows electronic field updates and eliminates
the old fashion method of changing IC chips or shipping boards back to the factory. As new firmware updates become avail-
able, they will be posted on ELK’s Dealer ONLY restricted website found at www.elkproducts.com.
NOTE: Firmware updating
can only be done through the M1 Control using a Direct to PC Com port connection or an optional Ethernet Network connec-
tion. Dial-up connections cannot be used to perform firmware updates.
How to Update Firmware:
1.
Physically connect the Computer and Control using either the RS-232 Serial Ports or the M1XEP Ethernet Interface.
3.
Start ElkRP and open the account belonging to the control. Click on the Connection menu icon and establish a connection.
Again, use the appropriate
Direct using Com_
OR
Network
options.
4.
Click on Update/Verify Firmware from the Send/Rcv menu icon.
5.
On the Update/Verify screen, select the device to be updated. In this case it is a Input Expander. Then also select the
“Update to new firmware” option. Then click Continue.
6.
The Update Firmware screen displays the device name, the current Firmware, Hardware, and Bootware version, and a pull
down window for selecting the firmware version to use on the update. Select the appropriate firmware that you wish to use.
NOTE: All update (.bin) files that are downloaded or received should be stored in your ~Program Files\ElkRP\Updates
directory. This is where RP looks for all update files.
7.
Click on the check box for “Update”. If “Reprogram” or “Rollback” is displayed the firmware file is the same as OR older that
what is in the control. Reprogramming with the same firmware is a waste of time but was included for factory testing
purposes. Rollback is not recommended except under the guidance of Elk Technical Support.
After the first M1XRF Receiver has been installed, additional receivers can be installed for redundancy or improved coverage
and range. Each addtional M1XRF will require its own data bus address and must be enrolled into the control. The data bus
address setting of any additional "redundant" M1XRF Receivers can be any unused data bus address except for addresses 13,
14, 15, 16.
NOTE: While M1XIN Expanders cannot be assigned to addresses overlapped by wireless zones this is not true for M1XRF
Receivers. From the example above, addresses 3, 4, and 5 could be used by additional "redundant" M1XRF Receivers. In
theory it is possible to install up to 11 total M1XRF Receivers onto a single M1 or M1EZ8 control, but only if there were NO
M1XIN Expanders installed.
* For large installations or added coverage in areas with poor wireless conditions, additional M1XRF "Redundant" Receivers can be connected to
the data bus. Redundant receivers must be addressed and enrolled for proper supervision. Loss of any enrolled bus device causes a Missing Bus
Device Trouble. NOTE: Redundant M1XRFs can be set to any of the unused addresses that fall in the total wireless zone number assignments.
Offices
Shipping
M1XRF
M1XRF
M1XRF
Warehouse
Production
Sales
EXAMPLE OF LARGE COMMERCIAL BUILDING with 3 M1XRF Receivers
Appendix C - Installing Multiple Redundant Receivers
