Introduction; Preparation; About The Firmware Package (Lfp2 File); Backward Compatibility - Lightware MMX8x4-HT Series User Manual

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9. Firmware Upgrade
9.1. Introduction
Lightware Device Updater v2 (LDU2) software is the second generation of the LFP-based (Lightware
Firmware Package) firmware upgrade process.
DIFFERENCE:
The software can be used for uploading the packages with LFP2 extension only.
LDU2 is not suitable for using LFP files, please use the LDU software for that firmware upgrade.
9.2. Preparation
Most Lightware devices can be controlled over more interfaces (e.g. Ethernet, USB, RS-232). But the firmware
can be upgraded usually over one dedicated interface, which is the Ethernet in most cases.
If you want to upgrade the firmware of one or more devices you need the following:
▪ LFP2 file,
▪ LDU2 software installed on your PC or Mac.
Both can be downloaded from www.lightware.com/downloads.
Optionally, you can download the release notes file in HTML format.
9.2.1. About the Firmware Package (LFP2 File)
All the necessary tools and binary files are packed into the LFP2 package file. You need only this file to do
the upgrade on your device.
▪ This allows the use of the same LFP2 package for different devices.
The package contains all the necessary components, binary, and other files.
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The release notes is included in the LFP2 file which is displayed in the window where you select the
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firmware package file in LDU2.
9.3. Backward Compatibility
Up to 1.1.1 firmware version, the previous firmware packages are in .lfp format (LFP1 file), the upgrade can
be done with Lightware Device Updater v1 (LDU1) software.
Above 1.1.2 firmware version, the firmware package format is .lfp2 (LFP2 file) the upgrade can be done with
Lightware Device Updater v2 (LDU2) software.
Installation in case of Windows OS
Run the installer. If the User Account Control displays a pop-up message click Yes.
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Installation Modes

ATTENTION!
9.4. Running the Software
You have two options:
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LDU2 Auto-Update
At startup, the software checks if a newer version is available on the web.
Applied firmware package: v1.2.2b5 | LDC software: v2.2.1
Normal install
Available for Windows
and MacOS
The installer can update
only this instance
One updateable instance
may exist for all users
Using the default Normal install is highly recommended.
Starting the LDU2 by double-clicking on the shortcut/program file, or
Double-clicking on an LFP2 file.
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Snapshot install
Available for Windows
Cannot be updated
Many different versions can be
installed for all users