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Updating the Firmware
Firmware upgrade tools require the PC and the control processor to both be connected to
an Ethernet network. The instructions for updating the IPL EXP firmware assume you have
installed the appropriate software on your PC first.
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Locating and Downloading the Firmware
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Installing Firmware
Firmware can be replaced by using one of the following:
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These methods allow you to browse to find and select the appropriate .eff file on your PC
and then click an Upload button to initiate the firmware upload to the IPL EXP.
NOTE: Toolbelt allows you to update multiple devices with the same firmware version
Allow at least a couple minutes for the firmware to finish uploading. At the end of the upload
process, the unit partially reboots and loses its connection to the PC. Therefore, to continue
using the web page or Toolbelt you need to refresh the web page or reconnect via Toolbelt
after the firmware update.
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You should save the existing system configuration to a file (see the Global
Configurator Help File for instructions) before replacing the firmware. If the file is
saved, the configuration can be restored to the control system later using GC.
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Check the Extron website for firmware-related documents, instructions, patch
files, and new firmware files before loading new firmware into the control
processor. We recommend that you read the firmware release notes (available from
www.extron.com) before beginning the firmware update.
Visit the Extron website to find the latest firmware file for the IPL EXP. The easiest way to
locate files is through the Downloads tab on the web page for the specific model.
Download the executable installer file (*.exe) from the website and run the installer
program. The program stores the firmware file on the PC in C:\Program Files
(x86)\Extron\Firmware or C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware within a
folder specific to that version.
Write down the firmware filename and location for later use. The filename ends in .eff
such as 49-###-50-x.xx.xxxx-yyyy.eff, where x.xx.xxxx is the version
number.
NOTE: The firmware update file must have a filename extension of .eff. If the file
does not have that extension, it does not work properly.
Global Configurator (using the Update Firmware link to Toolbelt)
Toolbelt
simultaneously.
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