NVX80 Installation Manual
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Firmware Upgrade
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Firmware Upgrade
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To upgrade the NVX80’s firmware you will have to access the unit. You will need:
• a PC or laptop with Paradox In-Field Firmware Upgrade Software Installed (either on its own or through
BabyWare)
• a Paradox 307USB device (shown in
Figure 10
)
• a small Phillips screwdriver
Figure 10: Upgrading the NVX80’s Firmware
B-
B-
B-
B-
-
B-
R
+
R
+
B-
Back Panel
Front Panel
307USB
to PC/laptop
USB or DB-9
Upgrade
Connector
1. Remove the all-weather cover (if applicable) by lifting it up and off the unit.
2. Unscrew the captive screw at the bottom of the unit.
3. Separate the front panel from the back panel by carefully sliding it up and off.
NOTE:
Always use caution when separating and re-connecting the front and back panels of the NVX80. Too much
force can damage the pin connectors to the power block.
4. Carefully pull out the terminal block from the back panel, and plug it into the front panel, in order to provide power
to the front panel. Make sure the power line (R+) and ground line (B-) remain properly connected.
5. Plug the 307USB ‘s UART cable into the serial 4-pin upgrade connector on the NVX80.
6. Using either a DB-9 or a USB connection, connect the 307USB to your PC or laptop.