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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.
NOTES:
Locating and Downloading the Firmware
1.
2.
3.
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
and then click an
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
Downloads
locate files is through the
Download the executable installer file (*
program. The program stores the firmware file on the PC in
(x86)\Extron\Firmware
specific to that version.
Write down the firmware filename and location for later use. The filename ends in .eff
49-###-50-x.xx.xxxx-yyyy.eff
such as
NOTE: The firmware update file must have a filename extension of
does not have that extension, it does not work properly.
Global Configurator (using the
Toolbelt
Upload
button to initiate the firmware upload to the IPL EXP.
simultaneously.
tab on the web page for the specific model.
.exe
) from the website and run the installer
C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware
or
x.xx.xxxx
, where
Update Firmware
link to Toolbelt)
IPL EXP PDU4H • Firmware Updates
C:\Program Files
within a folder
is the version number.
.eff
. If the file
.eff
file on your PC
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