Firmware Upgrade; About The Firmware Package (Lfp2 File); Short Instructions; Installation Of Ldu2 - Lightware UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F110 User Manual

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8. Firmware Upgrade

8. Firmware Upgrade
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F irmware Upgrade
The endpoint devices can be upgraded by using Lightware Device Updater v2
(LDU2) software via Ethernet. The firmware pack with the necessary components
(*.lfp2 file) for your specific product, and the LDU2 application can be
downloaded from the Support page of our website www.lightware.com.
ç About the Firmware Package (LFP2 File)
ç Short Instructions
ç Installation of LDU2
ç Detailed Instructions
ç Keeping the Configuration Settings
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ATTENTION! While the firmware is being upgraded, the normal
operation mode is suspended as the endpoint is switched to
bootload mode. Signal processing is not performed. Do not
interrupt the firmware upgrade. If any problem occurs, reboot the
receiver and restart the process.

ATTENTION! The firmware upgrade process has an effect on the
configuration and the settings of the device. For more details,
please see the
the upgrade.
8.1. About the Firmware Package (LFP2 File)
The firmware files are packed in an LFP2 package. You need only this
file to do the upgrade on your device.
▪ The package contains all the necessary components, binary,
and other files;
▪ The package also contains each firmware with version number
and a list showing the compatible devices.
8.2. Short Instructions
Step 1. Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Device Updater v2
(LDU2) application.
Step 2. Install the LDU2 application.
Step 3. Establish connection between the computer and the device(s)
via Ethernet.
Step 4. Start LDU2 and follow the instructions shown on the screen.
8.3. Installation of LDU2
Minimum System Requirement
RAM: 1 GB
Installation Modes
LDU2 has two installation modes: Normal and Snapshot.
Normal install
Available for Windows and macOS
The installer can update only this instance
Only one updateable instance can exist
for all users
ATTENTION!
Using the Normal install as the default value is highly
recommended.
Applied F-series endpoint firmware package: v1.4.1 | Applied R-series endpoint firmware package: v1.4.1 | LDC software: v1.34.0b2
Keeping the Configuration Settings section before
Snapshot install
Available for Windows
Cannot be updated
More than one different version
can be installed for each user
Comparison of install types
Installation for Windows OS
Run the installer. If the User Account Control drops a pop-up message
click Yes. During the installation you will be prompted to select the
type of the installation.
Installation for macOS
Mount the DMG file with double clicking on it and drag the LDU2 icon
over the Applications icon to copy the program into the Applications
folder. If you want to copy the LDU2 into another location just drag the
icon over the desired folder.

INFO: After the installation the Windows and the macOS application
has the same look and functionality.
8.4. Detailed Instructions
8.4.1. Establish Connection
Make sure that the computer and the device are connected over
Ethernet and the connection is established between them.
8.4.2. The Correct Order of the Upgrading
It is important that the remote device has to be upgraded at first, the
local device which is connected to the computer directly has to be the
second one.
The sequence of the firmware upgrade
8.4.3. Start the LDU2 Application and Follow the Steps
The Steps of the Upgrade in Quick Summary:
Step 1. Select the firmware package file.
Step 2. Select the remote unit first for upgrading.
Step 3. Check the upgrade parameters.
Step 4. Start the update and wait until it is finished.
Step 5. Wait until the unit reboots with the new firmware.
Step 6. Repeat the procedure with the local endpoint.
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