Apex Classic Setup and Programming Guide v2.2
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The update process should take less than 3 minutes depending on
network speeds.
UPGRADING APEX MODULES
The firmware version of software installed on the Apex Base Module can be
flashed to each Apex Module through the AquaBus using the directions in this
section . The version of firmware installed on all Apex modules is listed in the
table at the bottom of the Configuration – Module Configuration – page on the
Web Interface.
To upgrade an Apex Module Firmware:
Apex Display: Setup – Module Setup – Update Module – use the up/down
arrows to highlight the Apex module to update, push Select to update.
Web Interface: Configuration – Module Setup – in the Module Configure
area, in the Module: box, select the Apex module to update from the
dropdown list, click the Update Firmware radio button, click the Submit
Module Update button, a new browser window will open to display the
update status.
TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN UPDATING USING THE APEX FLASH
UTILITY
Do NOT update over a wireless network. It is impossible for the firmware to load
correctly over a wireless connection. Please use wired connections only.
For best results, use the IP address of the AquaController Apex in the Apex Flash
utility, not the host name. This is especially important if you are using automatic
IP address assignment (DHCP) as the IP address for the device can change when
the AquaController Apex re-boots after updating the firmware.
If the firmware update fails for some reason and the Apex base module does not
boot up correctly, it can still be recovered. An Apex base module with corrupt
firmware is indicated by a flashing yellow status LED. To recover the system:
1.
Remove power to the Apex Base Module.
2.
Restart the Apex flash utility. Make sure that a valid IP address is in the
Network Address box (not a hostname)
