UMX-TPS-TX100 series
User’s Manual
Section 9. Firmware upgrade
– using Lightware Device Updater (LDU)
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9.
Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU)
UMX-TPS transmitters can be upgraded by using Lightware Device Updater (LDU)
software. The application can be downloaded from
. In order to get the
firmware pack with the necessary components (*.lfp file) for your specific product, please
contact
Info: While the firmware is being upgraded, normal operation mode is suspended as the
extender is switched to bootload mode. Signal processing between the extenders is not
performed. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade. If any problem occurs, switch off the
extender and restart the process.
Info: User EDID memory, events or settings are not modified/erased during the upgrade.
9.1. About the firmware package (LFP file)
The firmware files are handled on a different way and the new
approach means new features. If a device has to be upgraded,
only one file is necessary (LFP file):
The structure allows to use the same LFP package for different devices (e.g. TPS
devices have only one common package).
The package contains all the necessary components, binary and other files; You
do not have to get further files.
There is a descriptor file in the package that contains:
-
Each firmware with version number,
-
A list showing the compatible devices.
The descriptor is displayed after loaded the LFP file in the LDU.
9.2. Short instructions
Step 1.
Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Device Updater (LDU) application.
Step 2.
Install the LDU application.
Step 3.
Establish the connection between the computer and the device(s).
Step 4.
Start the LDU and follow the instructions shown on the screen.
9.3. Installing Lightware Device Updater (LDU)
9.3.1. Windows install
The application can be downloaded from
Info: LDU can be installed under Windows XP or above.
Step 1.
Run install_LDU_v1.1.0b0.exe.
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