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Upgrading Firmware
A window appears warning you that this procedure will erase the configuration on the
panel.
Figure 29 Firmware upgrade warning
6. Click
Yes
to continue with the upgrade.
The Configurator uploads the firmware to the CPUs. This process can take up to 10
minutes for each type of CPU. For example, if the system has one main board and two
annunciators, it has two types of CPU, and the process will take approximately 20
minutes.
When the upgrade is complete, the
Panel firmware upgraded successfully
window
appears.
Figure 30 Panel firmware upgraded successfully
7. Click
OK
.
8. Follow the instructions in section 2.10.1 on page 24 to restart the system.
9. After the system has restarted, get the advanced panel information to confirm that the
system has the latest firmware. See section 2.8 on page 21.
Each CPU displays the firmware version that it is running, as well as the configuration that it
has stored. Make sure all these values are consistent throughout the system.
Lastly, after upgrading an existing system, the following procedures are recommended:
•
Where applicable, after the system update, test all system operations which may be
affected.
•
Review the system configuration after the update to ensure that no unintended changes
or modifications have occurred.
•
Plan the update and retesting according to all applicable national and local
requirements.