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Upgrading Firmware
Overview
The basic process of upgrading firmware on Massio ControlPads involves downloading the latest firmware files from www.amx.com
and using NetLinx Studio to transfer the files to a target ControlPad.
Use the OnLine Device tree in NetLinx Studio to view the firmware files currently loaded on the device. FIG. 34 shows an example
OnLine Tree indicating an MCP-108:
NetLinx Studio - Sample OnLine Tree
FIG. 34
While the method of upgrading firmware files is the same for all Massio ControlPads, there are some specific points relative to the
specific model and type of controller that must be noted:
Massio ControlPads - Firmware Files
Massio ControlPads contain two devices (Master and Device Controller), each of which require a separate firmware (*.kit) file.
The ControlPad firmware file is not the same as the Device Controller firmware file. These two devices must be kept at compatible
firmware versions for proper operation. Therefore, both files should be used when upgrading any firmware associated with the
Integrated Controllers.
Massio ControlPads - Firmware Files
Master Firmware
Device Controller Firmware
Before You Start
1.
Verify you have the latest version of the NetLinx Studio application installed on your PC.
NetLinx Studio is available to download from www.amx.com. Login to download the latest version. Alternatively, if it is already
installed, use the Web Update option in NetLinx Studio's Help menu to obtain the latest version.
The default location for the NetLinx Studio application is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio > NetLinx
Studio.
2.
Verify that a LAN cable is connected from the controller to the LAN Hub.
3.
Verify that the controller is powered on.
4.
Connect to the controller via IP address.
5.
Establish what version of firmware is currently loaded on the controller (see Verifying the Current Firmware Version below).
Verifying the Current Firmware Version
Use the OnLine Tree in NetLinx Studio (see FIG. 34 on page 29) to verify which version of each firmware file is currently installed.
NOTE: These steps assume that you have already established a connection with the target ControlPad (see the Initial
Conf iguration section on page 24 for details).
1.
In NetLinx Studio, click on the OnLine Tree tab (in the Workspace Bar) to view the devices on the System.
2.
Click Display and select Refresh System from the context menu. This establishes a new connection to the System and
populates the device tree with devices on that system.
3.
After the Communication Verif ication dialog indicates active communication between the PC and the Central Controller, verify
the Central Controller and associated devices are listed in the OnLine Tree.
4.
Check the appropriate product page on www.amx.com for the latest Master and Device Controller firmware files for your
device.
If necessary, follow the procedures outlined in the following sections to obtain these firmware (*.kit) files from www.amx.com and
then transfer the new firmware files to the device.
Instruction Manual - Massio ControlPads and Keypads
The on-board Master is listed first in the OnLine Tree as
"00000 MCP-10x Master (<f irmware version>)"
For example, the Master in FIG. 34 above is "00000 - MCP-108 Master (v1.3.23)".
• "00000" represents Device ID 0, which is reserved for the Master
• The number in parenthesis (in this case "v1.3.23") is the current Master firmware version.
The Device Controller is listed next as "05001 MCP-10x (<f irmware version>)"
For example, the Device Controller in FIG. 34 above is "05001 - MCP-108 (v1.1.18)".
• "05001" represents Device ID 5001, which is reserved for the Device Control ports.
• The number in parenthesis (in this case "v1.1.18") is the current Device Controller
firmware version.
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