Appendix A – Upgrading the Firmware
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Transferring KIT Files
The system will be non-operational during the upgrade procedure.
The
Firmware Transfers
tool in NetLinx Studio is used to map KIT files to DXLink Transmitters and Receivers. The
instructions below assume that the preparations on the previous pages for an endpoint system have been completed.
To send a KIT file to a Transmitter or Receiver:
1.
In NetLinx Studio from the Tools menu, select “Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device” to open the Send to
NetLinx Device dialog box.
2.
Click Browse (...) to navigate to the target directory. The selected directory path is displayed in the Location text
box. KIT files in the target directory display under Files.
3.
Select the appropriate KIT file from the list.
4.
Enter the Device and System numbers for the target module in the Device and System text boxes.
5.
Review the File, Connection, Address, and Target Device information for accuracy before you send.
6.
Click Send to upgrade the firmware on the DXLink Transmitter or Receiver.
The Power LED blinks during the process for upgrading the firmware (this is normal).
The progress of the upgrade displays in the Upload Status field. Status is also indicated in the Status bar at the
bottom. The success of the upgrade or any errors that occur will be reported.*
7.
Close the window when the transfer is complete.
8.
When the process is complete, cycle power using the new image on the DXLink Module:
a.
Unplug the desktop power supply from the AC power source and plug it back in.
b.
If the power source is the switcher, unplug the RJ-45 connector from the DXLink port on the module.
9.
Wait 60 seconds and refresh the System OnLine Tree, and check to be sure the firmware version matches the
version selected for the upgrade.
* If an incorrect file has been selected or if the upgrade has failed, the Power LED will briefly illuminate solid green then
change to a slow blink. To recover (in either case), reboot the Transmitter or Receiver and browse to select the correct
file and then re-send.
Reminders
When the file transfer is complete, remember to do the following:
Set the #1 Toggle on the DXLink Module to OFF.
If you set the PC to Static IP Mode for a Virtual NetLinx Master file transfer, return the setting to “Obtain an
IP address automatically” (see page 119).
