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

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10. Firmware Upgrade

10. Firmware Upgrade
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Firmware Upgrade
The Matrix Management Unit (MMU) 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 Upgrading of the MMU - Detailed Instructions
ç Endpoint Upgrade - Centralized Firmware Upgrade
ç Endpoint Upgrade - Manual Method
ç Keeping the Configuration Settings
Applied F-series endpoint firmware package: v1.4.1 | Applied R-series endpoint firmware package: v1.4.1 | Applied MMU firmware package: v1.2.1 | LDC software: v1.34.0b2
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ATTENTION! The firmware upgrade process has an effect on the
configuration and the settings of the device. For more details,
please see the Keeping the Configuration Settings
the upgrade.
10.1. 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,
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and other files;
▪ The package also contains each firmware with version number
and a list showing the compatible devices.
10.2. 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.
10.3. 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 More than one different version
for all users can be installed for each user
Comparison of install types
ATTENTION!

recommended.
section before
Installation on 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
mode of the installation.
Installation on 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.
10.4. Upgrading of the MMU - Detailed Instructions
The following instructions belong to the UBEX-MMU-X200 Matrix
Management Unit only. For the upgrading of the endpoint devices see
the Endpoint Upgrade - Manual Method
10.4.1. Establish Connection
Make sure that the computer and the device are connected over
Ethernet and the connection is established between them.
10.4.2. 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 unit for upgrading.
Snapshot install
Step 3. Check the upgrade parameters.
Available for Windows
Cannot be updated
Step 4. Start the update and wait until it is finished.
Step 5. Wait until the unit reboots with the new firmware.
Using the Normal install as the default value is highly
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