Appendix A – Upgrading the Firmware
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Appendix A – Upgrading the Firmware
Overview
The NetLinx Studio software application (available for free download from
www.amx.com
) provides the ability to
transfer KIT files to NetLinx devices such as DXLink Transmitters and Receivers. The firmware on the Transmitters and
Receiver can be upgraded in the field.
Endpoint System (with a Switcher)
When a Transmitter and/or a Receiver are being used in conjunction with a switcher as an endpoint system, the
switcher’s integrated Master is used for the KIT file transfer. FIG. 40 shows a Transmitter and a Receiver bound to the
integrated Master in an Enova DGX 32 in NetLinx Studio’s OnLine Tree. Follow the instructions on the top of page 104
to prepare an endpoint system for KIT file transfer and the instructions on page 107 for the actual transfer.
Extender System (Standalone)
When a standalone Transmitter and Receiver Module pair are being used as an extender system, the KIT file transfer can
be done one of two ways:
The module can be bound to any Master on the network and then unbound when the file transfer procedure is
complete.
If a Master is not present on the network, a Virtual NetLinx Master can be set up using a PC (see page 118).
Follow the instructions on the bottom of page 104 to prepare an extender system for KIT file transfer and the instructions
on page 107 for the actual transfer.
FIG. 40
NetLinx Studio – Integrated Master, Enova DGX 32, DXLink Transmitter, and DXLink Receiver
Ports 1-7 on DXLink Transmitter
Ports 1-7 on DXLink Receiver
Integrated Master
Enova DGX 32
DXLink Transmitter
DXLink Receiver
Device numbers
