Upgrading Modero Firmware; Overview; Upgrading The Firmware Via The Usb Port; Step 1: Configure The Panel For A Usb Connection Type - AMX NXD-500i Operation/Reference Manual

Upgrading Modero Firmware

Overview

Before beginning the Upgrade process:
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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 the Master's User Manual 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 Firmware via the USB port

Before beginning with this section, verify your panel is both 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

1.
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 NXD-500i panel powers-up, press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button for 4 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.
Insert the mini-USB connector into the Program Port on the panel.
It may take a minute for the panel to detect the new connection and send a signal to the PC, indicated by a green
Connection Status icon.
If a few minutes have gone by and the Connection Status icon still does not turn green, complete the procedures in
the following section to set up the Virtual Master and refresh the System from the Online Tree. This action sends
out a request to the panel to respond and completes the communication, turning the Connection Status icon green.
5.
Navigate back to the System Status page.

Step 2: Prepare NetLinx Studio for communication via the USB port

1.
Launch NetLinx Studio (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio).
2.
Select Settings > Master Communication Settings from the Main menu to open the Master Communication
Settings dialog (FIG. 33).
NXD-500i 5" Modero Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom
Set up and configure your NetLinx Master. Refer to the particular NetLinx Master Instruction Manual for
detailed setup procedures.
Calibrate and prepare the communication pages on the panel for use. Refer to the Panel Calibration section
on page 19.
Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher Help file for more information on uploading files.
Configure the panel for a direct connection. Refer to the Configuring Communication section on page 21 for
more information.
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