Introduction; Preparation; About The Firmware Package (Lfp2 File); Ldu2 Installation - Lightware MMX8x4-HT420M User Manual

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9. Firmware Upgrade
ATTENTION!
While the firmware is being upgraded, the normal operation mode is suspended as the
device is switched to bootload mode. Signal processing is not performed. Do not interrupt the firmware
upgrade. If any problem occurs, reboot the device and restart the process.
9.1. Introduction
Lightware Device Updater v2 (LDU2) software is the second generation of the LFP-
based (Lightware Firmware Package) firmware upgrade process.

DIFFERENCE: This 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.
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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.
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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
firmware package file in LDU2.
9.2.2. LDU2 Installation
ATTENTION!
Minimum system requirement: 2 GB RAM. The minimum screen resolution is 1600x900.
INFO:
The Windows and the Mac application has the same look and functionality.
Download the software from www.lightware.com/downloads.
MMX8x4-HT series – User's Manual
Installation in case of Windows OS
Run the installer. If the User Account Control displays a pop-up message click Yes.
Installation Modes
LDU LDU2

ATTENTION!
INFO:

installing the new one.
Installation in case of 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 LDU2 into another location just drag the icon over
the desired folder.
ATTENTION!

exceptions of the blocked software for the proper operation.
INFO:

Applied firmware package: v1.3.0 | LDC software: v2.4.2
Normal install
Available for Windows
and macOS
The installer can update
only this instance
One updateable instance Many different versions can be
may exist for all users
Using the default Normal install is highly recommended.
If you have a previously installed version you will be prompted to remove the old version before
Please check the firewall settings on the macOS device. LDC needs to be added to the
This type of installer is equal with the Normal install of Windows.
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Snapshot install
Available for Windows
Cannot be updated
installed for all users