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RESETTING A MODULE
On the left side of the front panel of each module, you will find a small reset hole which
is used to invoke special functions.
To reset a module
1 Use a thin implement, such as a straightened
paperclip to press and release the button
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concealed behind the small hole. The PWR
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indicator will show red.
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After a few seconds, the indicator will
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change from
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reset procedure is complete.
red
to
green
to show that the
UPGRADING FIRMWARE
Firmware upgrades are periodically made available for products via the Adder website
(www.adder.com). Use this procedure to upgrade the firmware in both ADDERLink XD
extenders.
Note: XD612 upgrades require roughly 6 minutes to complete; XD614 upgrades require roughly
11 minutes.
To upgrade the firmware
1 Download the appropriate firmware upgrade
file from the Downloads section of the
ADDERLink XD product page within the
Adder website. Copy the upgrade file to an
empty (but FAT32-formatted) USB memory
stick.
2 Ensure that the transmitter and receiver are
linked and powered on. Also check that there
are no USB drives inserted in the receiver
module's ports.
3 On the receiver, press and hold a thin
implement, such as a straightened paperclip,
in the reset hole until the receiver's STS
indicator flashes red/blue. The receiver is
now in upgrade mode.
4 Wait for the STS indicator
link to turn green, signifying
that the link is established.
5 Insert the memory stick
containing the upgrade file
into the front panel left USB
USB memory
port.
The upgrade should begin
upgrade file
and both units will flash
their STS indicators red/
green to show the upgrade
process is in progress.
Following a successful
upgrade, both units will
automatically reboot and
run the new firmware.
6 Display the Dashboard (see page 20) to view the upgrade progress. The Status field
will display a message if an error occurs. In an error situation, it may be necessary to
reboot the modules to use the existing firmware version.
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Press and hold
the recessed
reset button
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stick with
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