Upgrading Modero Firmware; Overview; Upgrading The Modero Firmware Via The Usb Port; Step 1: Configure The Panel For A Usb Connection Type - AMX NXD-1700VG Instruction Manual

Upgrading Modero Firmware

Overview

Before beginning the Upgrade process:
Setup and configure your NetLinx Master. Refer to your particular NetLinx Master instruction manual for detailed setup
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procedures.
Calibrate and prepare the communication pages on the Modero panel for use. Refer to the Panel Calibration section on
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page 72.
Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher Help file for more information on uploading files via Ethernet.
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Configure your panel for either direct connect or wireless communication. Refer to the Conf iguring Communication section
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on page 74 for more detailed information about Ethernet or Wireless communication.
NOTE: It is recommended that f irmware KIT f iles 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 f irmware upgrade, the panel flash f ile 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.
NOTE: 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 f irmware on or through a panel which is not using a username or password f ield, you must f irst 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.
NOTE: 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 f irst be saved to the PC as part of the new NetLinx
Studio and TPDesign4 application installations.
Step 1: Conf igure 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 panel powers-up, press and hold the 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.
NOTE: ALL f ields are then disabled 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.
7. ONLY AFTER the unit displays the first panel page, THEN 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 System
Connection icon).
NOTE: If a few minutes have gone by and the System Connection icon still does not turn green, complete the procedures in the
following section to setup 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 System Connection icon green).
8. Navigate back to the System Settings page.

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

1. Launch NetLinx Studio.
2. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog
(FIG. 90).
3. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.
4. Click on the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate that you are working as a NetLinx
Master.
5. Click on the Virtual Master radio box (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate you are wanting to configure
the PC to communicate directly with a panel. Everything else such as the Authentication is disabled because you are not going
through the Master's UI.
6. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog
(FIG. 90).
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