Step 1: Prepare The Nxa-Base/B For Firmware Transfer; Step 2: Upgrade The Nxa-Base/B Firmware Via An Ip - AMX Modero NXD/NXT-1200VG Operation/Reference Manual

Step 1: Prepare the NXA-BASE/B for firmware transfer

Before beginning with this section:
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DO NOT PLACE BATTERIES IN THE BASE BEFORE CONNECTING IT TO THE
NXT PANEL. Insert batteries into the NXA-BASE/B ONLY AFTER the base has been
installed onto the bottom of the NXT panel.
Having batteries in the base before connection can damage the battery base.
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1.
Complete the instructions for configuring the NetLinx Master for IP communication found in the Step 1:
Prepare the Master for communication via an IP section on page 113.
2.
Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page.
3.
Press the Battery Base button to open the Battery Base page (FIG. 99).
FIG. 99
Battery Base page
The battery base firmware is shown on the right of the Battery Base page.
Verify you have downloaded the latest firmware file from www.amx.com and then
save the KIT file to your computer.

Step 2: Upgrade the NXA-BASE/B firmware via an IP

1.
Click on the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System.
The default System value is one.
2.
Right-click the associated System number (from the Workspace) and select Refresh System to detect of
all devices on the current system, establish a new connection to the Master, and refresh the System list
with devices on that system.
3.
After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between the PC and
the Master, verify the target panel appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window. The default
Modero panel value is 10001. The NXA-BASE/B will not appear on the system listing.
4.
Locate the latest Kit file by first logging in to www.amx.com and then navigate to Tech Center >
Firmware Files and from within the Modero section of the web page locate the Modero Battery Base
section of the website.
VG-Series Modero Touch Panels
Unplug any connectors from the rear of the NXT panel (power, Ethernet, etc.).
Refer to the Installing the NXA-BASE/B to an NXT Modero Panel section on page 40 for installation
procedures to mount the NXT atop the battery base.
Verify your NXA-BASE/B is securely attached to the bottom of the NXT panel.
Once the base is secured, side out the battery compartment and install the batteries into the battery
base. Once the batteries are installed, close the compartment.
Reconnect all rear connectors to the NXT panel.
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