Netlinx Firmware Upgrades; Overview; Before You Start; Verifying The Current Firmware Version - AMX Enova DVX-3150HD-SP Instruction Manual

NetLinx Firmware Upgrades

Overview

Upgrading firmware on Enova DVX All-In-One Presentation Switchers involves downloading the latest firmware files from
www.amx.com and using NetLinx Studio to transfer the files to a target DVX. The NetLinx Studio software application (available for
free download from www.amx.com) provides the ability to transfer KIT firmware files to a NetLinx device such as the DVX.
Use the Online Device tree in NetLinx Studio to view the firmware files currently loaded on the Central Controller. FIG. 71 shows an
example Online Tree:
NetLinx Studio - Sample Online Tree
FIG. 71
DVX Switchers contain three devices (NI Master, Device Controller, and A/V Switcher/Scaler), each of which require a separate Kit
file. These three devices must be kept at compatible firmware versions for proper operation. Therefore, all three files should be
used when upgrading any firmware associated with the DVX.
DVX Controllers - Firmware Files
NI Master Firmware
Device Controller Firmware
A/V Switcher/Scaler Firmware

Before You Start

Perform the following steps before upgrading your firmware version:
1. Verify you have the latest version of NetLinx Studio on your PC. Use the Web Update option in NetLinx Studio's Help menu to
obtain the latest version. Alternatively, go to www.amx.com and login as a Dealer to download the latest version.
2. Go to www.amx.com and download the latest Firmware file. Firmware files are available to download from www.amx.com - on
the product's page in the online catalog.
3. Verify that an Ethernet cable is connected from the DVX to the Ethernet Hub.
4. Verify that the DVX is powered On.
5. Determine the Device Number assigned to the target DVX.
By default, the Device Number assigned to the DVX is 0 (zero). (The Master device number is always 0 and cannot be changed.)
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The Device Number can be viewed on the DVX Configuration Manager - Device Configuration page.
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6. Launch NetLinx Studio and open the Online Device Tree.

Verifying the Current Firmware Version

Use the Online Tree in NetLinx Studio (see FIG. 71 on page 69) to verify which version of each firmware file is currently installed.
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 Verification dialog box 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 NI Master, Device Controller, and
A/V Switcher/Scaler firmware files in the case of Enova DVX) 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.
Enova DVX-315xHD & DVX-215xHD All-in-One Presentation Switchers - Instruction Manual
The on-board NI Master is listed first in the Online Tree as
"00000 NI Master (<f irmware version>)"
• "00000" represents Device ID 0, which is reserved for the Master
• The number in parenthesis is the current Master firmware version.
The Device Controller is listed next as
"05001 NI-XXXX (<f irmware version>)"
• "05001" represents Device ID 5001, which is reserved for the Device Control ports.
• The number in parenthesis is the current Device Controller firmware version.
The A/V Switcher/Scaler is listed third as
"05002 NI-XXXX (<f irmware version>)"
• "05002" represents Device ID 5002, which is reserved for the A/V Switcher/Scaler.
• The number in parenthesis is the current Device Controller firmware version.
NI Master (Port 0)
Device Controller (Port 5001)
Switcher (Port 5002)
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