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DM Series Digital Matrix Processors
Firmware Updates
Using the Update Wizard
The control panel can be used to download firmware
updates to the DM1624. The Update Wizard guides you
through the steps of the update process. Since a failed
firmware update can leave the DM1624 in an unusable
state, it is important to follow the instructions in the
Update Wizard exactly.
Firmware updates are distributed as a file whose name
follows the pattern “dm1624-vX_X_X.update”, where the
“X_X_X” is a placeholder for a firmware version number.
For example a firmware update for version number
“1.1.12” would have the filename “dm1624-
v1_1_12.update”. The dots normally used to separate
the three parts of the version number are replaced with
underscores in the filename for clarity.
Before starting make sure that the proper update file is
on hand. Connect the DM1624 to a PC with a USB
cable. The update process is possible
only
using a USB
connection. Apply power to the DM1624 and start the
control panel software on the PC.
1.
Choose
File->Update...
from the Menu Bar.
The
Update DM1624 Firmware Wizard
will
open:
2.
The first page of the Wizard displays
instructions for the process of forcing the
DM1624 into update mode. Follow them
carefully and then click
Next
to move on to
the
SELECT DEVICE FOR UPDATE
page:
3.
If the DM1624 was detected on the USB port
then it will be listed here. Use the mouse to
select the DM1624 you wish to update. If it
doesn’t appear in the list, check the USB
cable and click
Refresh List
to try again.
Once the DM1624 is selected, click
Next
to
move on to the
SELECT UPDATE FILE
page: