Upgrading Firmware Via Netlinx Studio (V3.4 Or Higher) - AMX Modero X Series G5 MXT-2001-PAN Instruction Manual

Upgrading Firmware Via NetLinx Studio (v3.4 or Higher)

G5 touch panels use an Ethernet connection for programming, firmware updates, and touch panel file transfer via
NetLinx Studio. If you have access to the panel's network, you may transfer files directly to the panel through NetLinx
Studio.
NetLinx Studio (v3.4 or higher) features the ability to transfer G5 firmware files directly to a G5 touch panel via HTTP
(via a stand-alone web server). This feature is provided to shorten the amount of time required for transferring a G5 *.kit
file by removing the NetLinx Master from the transfer path.
*.kit files for G5 panels contain a token to signify to NetLinx Studio that a web server file transfer can take place, as
indicated in the file information window of the Send To NetLinx Device dialog:
Look for "**** HTTP File Transfer Capable ****" at the end of the file (see FIG. 62 on page 64).
When NetLinx Studio detects that the file is a G5 *.kit file, it will automatically attempt to send the file via HTTP (using
the stand-alone web server that is started by NetLinx Studio).
The steps for initiating a firmware transfer to a G5 touch panel are essentially the
same as for any other NetLinx device. Refer to NetLinx Studio (v3.4 or higher) online
help for details on using NetLinx Studio for firmware file transfers.
1.
In NetLinx Studio's Device Tree, select the target G5 Panel for the firmware download (FIG. 61):
FIG. 61
NetLinx Studio v3.4 or higher - Device Tree indicating a G5 (MXD-1001-L) Panel
2.
Right-Click on the G5 panel, and select Firmware Transfer from the context menu. This invokes the Send To
NetLinx Device dialog.
3.
Click the Browse (...) button to locate and select the directory containing the G5 firmware (*.kit) file that will be
transferred, in the Browse For Folder dialog.
4.
Click OK to close the Browse For Folder dialog and populate the Files window with a listing of *.kit files found in
the selected folder.
5.
In the Files window, click to select the G5 *.kit file to transfer (FIG. 62):
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