Upgrading Accessory Devices Via An Ip Address; Preparing The Nxa-Base/B For Firmware Transfer - AMX NXD-CA12 Operation/Reference Manual

Upgrading Accessory Devices via an IP Address

The following accessory devices are firmware upgradeable:
This device is not given unique device number which would ordinarily appear within the Online Tree tab of
NetLinx Studio. It appears below the target panel which it is a part of as seen below in FIG. 74.
NetLinx Studio Online Tree tab
FIG. 74 Location of Firmware version information within NetLinx Studio
The only way to upgrade the firmware of an accessory item is to send the accessory's firmware through a
target panel. Its this panel's device number which is entered within the Send to NetLinx Device transfer dialog
in Studio.
Firmware can also be downloaded to accessory items via a direct Ethernet
connection using the PC as a Virtual Master. In this case, you will still need to know
the System and Device Number information of the target panel. For a more detailed
description of how to setup this type of connection, refer to the Master Connection -
Virtual Master communication over Ethernet section on page 64.

Preparing the NXA-BASE/B for firmware transfer

Before beginning with this section:
DO NOT PLACE BATTERIES IN THE BASE BEFORE CONNECTING IT TO THE
NXT PANEL. Insert batteries into the NXA-BASE/B ONLY AFTER the base has been
installed onto the bottom of the NXT panel.
Having batteries in the base before connection can damage the battery base.
1.
Complete the instructions for configuring the NetLinx Master for IP communication found in the Step 1:
Prepare the Master for communication via an IP section on page 73.
2.
Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page.
3.
Press the Battery Base button (located on the upper-left) to open the Battery Base page (FIG. 75).
12" and 15" Modero Touch Panels
NXA-BASE/B Battery Base (FG2255-10)
Target Panel Device #
NXA-BASE/B
(base version)
Unplug any connectors from the rear of the NXT panel (power, Ethernet/ICSNet, etc.).
Refer to the Installing the NXA-BASE/B to an NXT Modero Panel section on page 28 for installation
procedures to mount the NXT atop the battery base.
Verify your NXA-BASE/B is securely attached to the bottom of the NXT panel.
Once the base is secured, side out the battery compartment and install the batteries into the battery
base. Once the batteries are installed, close the compartment.
Reconnect all rear connectors to the NXT panel.
Upgrading Modero Firmware
Accessory's corresponding firmware page
77