Updating firmware via the ipcp – Extron Electronics IPCP 505 User Guide User Manual
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6.
Set the maximum number of firmware uploads that can take place at the same time
(see figure 47,
a
). The firmware files are uploaded to this many units at a time until all
units listed in the Select Device list have received new files. The default is 5 uploads at a
time, and the upper limit is the total number of units shown in the Select Device list.
Figure 47.
Steps 6 through 9: The Firmware Update Manager Window Prior to
Uploading
7.
In the Select Device list, select the devices for the firmware update (see figure 47,
b
).
Figure 47 shows an example of a system with IPL 250 units, but the process is identical
for the IPCP.
•
<Ctrl>-click on the name(s) of the unit(s) to select (or deselect) more than one unit in
the list.
•
Click on the name of one unit and <Shift>-click on the name of another unit to
select those two IPCPs and the IPCPs listed between them.
8.
Click Browse in the Select Firmware File panel (see figure 47,
c
), then locate and
select the firmware file you downloaded in step 1.
9.
Click Begin (see figure 47,
d
), then confirm that you want to start uploading the
firmware. The software displays the progress and status of the firmware upload for each
unit, then performs a firmware validation before finishing. If uploading fails, you can view
the error log by clicking on View Log. If uploading is successful, the Status column
indicates success for each unit.
10.
Click Close.
11.
Close the IP Link File Manager software.
Updating Firmware via the IPCP Embedded Web Page
Firmware uploads may be performed via a web browser and the internal web page of the
IPCP controller. This method allows you to update one IPCP at a time via an IP connection.
1.
Download the .s19 firmware file.
2.
Launch a web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer) on the connected PC and type the
IP address of the controller in the address area.