Upgrading Modero Firmware; Overview; Upgrading The Modero Firmware Via The Usb Port; Step 1: Configure The Panel For A Usb Connection Type - AMX NXD-1200VG Operation/Reference Manual

Upgrading Modero Firmware

Overview

Before beginning the Upgrade process:
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It is recommended that firmware KIT files only be transferred over a direct Ethernet
connection and only when the panel is connected to a power supply. If battery power
or wireless connection fails during a firmware upgrade, the panel flash file system
may become corrupted.
The process of updating firmware involves the use of a communicating NetLinx Master. The required steps for updating
firmware to a Modero panel are virtually identical to those necessary for updating Kit files to a NetLinx Master (except
the target device is a panel instead of a Master). Refer to either your Master's literature or Studio 2.x Help file for those
procedures.
A touch panel which is not using a valid username and password will not be able to
communicate with a secured Master. If you are updating the firmware on or through a
panel which is not using a username or password field, you must first remove the
Master Security feature to establish an unsecured connection.

Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port

Before beginning with this section, verify your panel is powered and the Type-A USB connector is securely inserted into
the PC's USB port. The panel must be powered-on before connecting the mini-USB connector to the panel.
Establishing a USB connection between the PC and the panel, prior to installing the
latest NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 applications will cause a failure in the USB
driver installation.
This driver must first be saved to the PC as part of the new NetLinx Studio and
TPDesign4 application installations.

Step 1: Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type

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After the installation of the USB driver has been completed, confirm the proper installation of the large Type-A
USB connector to the PC's USB port, and restart your machine.
2.
After the panel powers-up, press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (for 3 seconds) to continue with the
setup process and proceed to the Setup page.
3.
Select Protected Setup > System Settings (located on the lower-left) to open the System Settings page.
4.
Toggle the blue Type field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to USB.
ALL fields are then greyed-out and read-only, but still display any previous network
information.
5.
Press the Back button on the touch panel to return to the Protected Setup page.
6.
Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel. Remember that the panel's
connection type must be set to USB prior to rebooting the panel and prior to inserting the USB connector.
VG Series Modero Touch Panels
Setup and configure your NetLinx Master. Refer to your particular NetLinx Master instruction manual for
detailed setup procedures.
Calibrate and prepare the communication pages on the Modero panel for use. Refer to the Panel
Calibration section on page 77.
Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher Help file for more information on uploading files via
Ethernet.
Configure your panel for either direct connect or wireless communication. Refer to the Configuring
Communication section on page 79 for more detailed information about Ethernet or Wireless communication.
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