Locating And Downloading The Firmware; Installing Firmware - Extron electronics IPL EXP I/O Series User Manual

Locating and Downloading the Firmware

1. Visit the Extron website to find the latest firmware file for the IPL EXP. The easiest way to locate files is
through the Downloads
2. Download the executable installer file (*
stores the firmware file on the PC in
C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware
3. Write down the firmware filename and location for later use. The filename ends in .eff such as
49-###-50-x.xx.xxxx-yyyy.eff
NOTE: The firmware update file must have a filename extension of
extension, it does not work properly.

Installing Firmware

Firmware can be replaced by using one of the following:
• Global Configurator (using the
• Toolbelt
These methods allow you to browse to find and select the appropriate
Upload button to initiate the firmware upload to the IPL EXP.
NOTE: Toolbelt allows you to update multiple devices with the same firmware version simultaneously.
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.
tab on the web page for the specific model.
.exe
) from the website and run the installer program. The program
C:\Program Files (x86)\Extron\Firmware
within a folder specific to that version.
x.xx.xxxx
, where
Update Firmware
is the version number.
.eff
link to Toolbelt)
.eff
file on your PC and then click an
IPL EXP I/O Series • Firmware Updates
or
. If the file does not have that
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