Connect/Disconnect From Device; Firmware Loader; Downloading Firmware Updates - Extron electronics NetPA Ultra Series User Manual

Connect/Disconnect from Device

When DSP Configurator is in Emulate mode, this selection in the Tools menu reads
Connect to Device and opens the Connect to device... dialog box when selected.
When DSP Configurator is in Live mode and connected to a device, this selection reads
Disconnect from Device and disconnects DSP Configurator from the current device when
selected, and returns to Emulate mode.
For detailed instructions on connecting to an amplifier, see
Series Amplifier in Live Mode
from a NetPA Ultra Series amplifier, see
page 34.

Firmware Loader

Select Tools > Firmware Loader to open the Extron Firmware Loader software from
DSP Configurator. Firmware Loader assists users in updating firmware or uploading new
firmware to devices via RS-232 or USB connection. Refer to the Firmware Loader Help File
for more information in using the Firmware Loader software.
NOTE: Extron Firmware Loader software must be installed on the host PC in order for it

Downloading Firmware Updates

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to be opened.
Go to www.extron.com and click the Download tab at the top of the page.
From the Download page, select the Firmware link near the middle of the page.
The Firmware link opens the firmware Download Center page. Click N from the
alphabet list at the top of the page.
Select the Download link at the right side of the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier listing.
NOTES:
• You must have an Extron Insider account and log in to that account to
download the firmware.
• The firmware release notes provide details about the changes between
different firmware versions. The file can be downloaded from the same page
as the firmware.
Submit the required information and follow the on-screen instructions to start the
download. Note where the file is saved.
From the save location, open the executable (.exe) file.
Follow the instructions on the firmware upgrade Installation Wizard screens to install the
new firmware on the computer.
Once the installer has been run, the Firmware Upgrade dialog box opens, click Next
to begin the installation process.
The terms of installation must be agreed to. Select the I accept... radio button and
click Next.
An installation status dialog box opens that displays the completion status of firmware
download and installation.
Connect to a NetPA Ultra
on page 32. For detailed instructions on disconnecting
Exit Live Mode and Enter Emulate Mode
NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools
on
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