Chapter B11 Updating Firmware; Overview; Update Procedure - GE NetworX V3 Installation Manual

Chapter B11

Overview

You can upgrade the NetworX V3 system firmware if necessary. Upgrading to a new version may be
required in order to add a new functionality to the system, add another language to the interface,
include additional menu options or to fix potential problems.
To upgrade the firmware you need the following:
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PC with Windows OS and .NET Framework 2.0 installed;
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USB cable with a mini-USB connector fitting the mini-USB socket on the panel or
the keypad board;
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flash tool (Flasher application and driver);
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upgrade files (files with the .fdk extension) for the panel and/or for appropriate
system modules.
CAUTION: If the NX-9104 VVMIQ module is installed in the system, before upgrading firmware disconnect the ribbon
cable connecting the VVMIQ module with the control panel.
CAUTION: Do not connect the control panel or the keypad to the computer if the firmware upgrade software is not installed!

Update procedure

Install the flash tool (Flasher application and a driver) on the computer. For more
1.
information, see the installation instructions included with the Flasher application.
Start installer mode in the alarm system using the keypad.
2.
Deactivate the box tamper switch on the relevant board.
3.
If connecting the USB cable to the control panel board:
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Navigate with the
Select>Inputs>Box Tamper and press OK.
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Select Disabled and press OK.
If connecting the USB cable to the keypad board:
•
Navigate with the
press OK.
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Select Disabled and press OK.
Start the Flasher application, and check what ports are available in the Available Ports
4.
list. Make notes if the list is long.
Updating firmware
keys to Control Panel>System Settings>Feature
keys to This Keypad>Keypad Features>Case Tamper and
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