Preparing For Kit File Transfers In An Endpoint System; Preparing For Kit File Transfers In An Extender System - AMX DXLink Instruction Manual

Appendix A – Upgrading the Firmware

Preparing for KIT File Transfers in an Endpoint System

To prepare for KIT file transfers in an endpoint system:
1.
Check to be sure #3 Toggle on the bottom of the Transmitter or Receiver is set to ON.
2.
Verify that you have the latest version of NetLinx Studio on your PC.
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3.
Download the latest Firmware (KIT) file from www.amx.com on the DXLink Transmitter or
Receiver product page to your PC. (Place KIT files on a local drive for speedy throughput.)
4.
Verify the following:
a. Verify that an Ethernet/RJ-45 cable is connected from the switcher's integrated Master to the
network (e.g., from the LAN 100/1000 port on an Enova DGX 32 to a LAN).
b. Verify that the target Transmitter or Receiver is connected via its DXLink connector to a
DXLink Input or Output Board (respectively) on the switcher.
c. Verify that the switcher is powered on.
5. Launch NetLinx Studio and open the OnLine Tree.
6. Bind the target Transmitter or Receiver to the integrated Master: select and right-click the TX or
RX; from the context sensitive menu, select Network Bind/Unbind Device (be sure the check box
is selected); click OK.
7.
Determine the Device Number assigned to the target Transmitter or Receiver when it was bound.
For the Device Number location, see FIG. 40 on page 105. The Transmitter or Receiver is ready for
the KIT file transfer.

Preparing for KIT File Transfers in an Extender System

To prepare for KIT file transfers in an extender system:
1.
Verify that you have the latest version of NetLinx Studio on your PC.
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2. Download the latest Firmware (KIT) file from www.amx.com on the Transmitter or Receiver
product page to your PC. (Place KIT files on a local drive for speedy throughput.)
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If the version is not the latest –
Use the Web Update option in NetLinx Studio's Help menu to obtain the latest version.
Or
Go to www.amx.com and login as a Dealer to download the latest version.
If the version is not the latest:
Use the Web Update option in NetLinx Studio's Help menu to obtain the latest version.
Or
Go to www.amx.com and login as a Dealer to download the latest version.
Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver