Introduction; Preparation; About The Firmware Package (Lfp2 File); Ldu2 Installation - Lightware UMX-TPS-TX120 User Manual

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8. Firmware Update
ATTENTION!
While the firmware is being updated, the normal operation mode is suspended as the
transmitter is switched to bootload mode. Signal processing is not performed. Do not interrupt the
firmware update. If any problem occurs, reboot the device and restart the process.
8.1. Introduction
Lightware Device Updater v2 (LDU2) software is the second generation of the LFP-
based (Lightware Firmware Package) firmware update 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 update.
8.2. Preparation
Most Lightware devices can be controlled over more interfaces (e.g. Ethernet, USB, RS-232). But the firmware
can be updated usually over one dedicated interface, which is the Ethernet in most cases.
If you want to update 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.
8.2.1. 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 update 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.
8.2.2. 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.
LDU
Applied firmware packages: (UMX-TPS): v1.5.0b4 | (WP-UMX-TPS): v1.4.0b8 | (FP-UMX-TPS): v1.4.0b8 | LDC software: v2.5.6b2
UMX-TPS-TX100 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
LDU2

ATTENTION! Using the default Normal install is highly recommended.
INFO:
If you have a previously installed version you will be prompted to remove the old version before
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! Please check the firewall settings on the
macOS device. LDC needs to be added to the exceptions
of the blocked software for the proper operation.
INFO:
This type of installer is equal with the Normal install
of Windows.
Installation in case of Linux
Step 1. Download the archive file (tar.gz) from
folder.
Step 2. Run the install_ldu2.sh file in the temp folder. The script will install LDU2 info the
following folder: HOME/.local/share/lightware/ldu2.
Step 3. Above folder will contain this file: LightwareDeviceUpdaterV2.sh that can be used to
start LDU2.

INFO: This type of installer is equal with the Normal install of Windows.
Normal install Snapshot install
Available for Windows,
Available for Windows
macOS and Linux
The installer can update
Cannot be updated
only this instance
One updateable instance Many different versions can be
may exist for all users installed for all users
www.lightware.com and unpack it to a temp
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