Upgrading Firmware; Before You Start; Verifying The Current Firmware Version; Downloading The Latest Firmware Files From Www.amx.com - AMX Novara SP-08-E-US Instruction Manual

Upgrading Firmware

Before You Start

1.
Verify you have the latest version of the NetLinx Studio application installed on your PC.
NetLinx Studio is available to download from www.amx.com. Login to download the latest version. Alternatively, if
it is already installed, use the Web Update option in NetLinx Studio's Help menu to obtain the latest version.
The default location for the NetLinx Studio application is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx
Studio > NetLinx Studio.
2.
Verify that a LAN cable is connected from the controller to the LAN Hub.
3.
Verify that the controller is powered on.
4.
Connect to the controller via IP address.
5.
Establish what version of firmware is currently loaded on the controller (see Verifying the Current Firmware
Version below).

Verifying the Current Firmware Version

Use the OnLine Tree in NetLinx Studio to verify which version of each firmware file is currently installed.
Note: These steps assume that you have already established a connection with the target Keypad (see the Locating the IP
Address of the Keypad section on page 9 for details).
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 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 firmware files for the keypad.
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.

Downloading the Latest Firmware Files from www.amx.com

Visit the Keypads product page on www.amx.com for the latest firmware (*.kit) file for your Novara Ethernet Keypad.
Firmware file links are available along the right-side of the catalog page.
Firmware files are bundled in a ZIP file, along with a Readme.TXT file that provides details on this firmware release.
1.
Accept the AMX Licensing Agreement.
2.
Download the ZIP file and unzip the contents to a known location.
Note: Always read the Readme.TXT file included with the firmware file for any special instructions.
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