AMX Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller NI-3101-SIG - Manual (Page 39)

Configuration and Firmware Update
29 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller
Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP
The on-board Master firmware Kit file is not the same as the Integrated Controller Kit file. Below is a table
outlining the current sets of on-board Master and Integrated Controller Kit files used by the NI-Series of
products:
1. Follow the procedures outlined within the Communicating with the NI Device via an IP section on
page 26 to connect to the target NI device via the web.
2. After Studio has established a connection to the target Master, click the OnLine Tree tab of the
Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default System value is one (1).
3. Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new connection
to the specified System and populates the list with devices on that system. The communication method is
highlighted in green on the bottom of the NetLinx Studio window.
4. After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between the PC and
the Master, verify the NetLinx Master (00000 NI Master) appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the
Workspace window. The default NI Master value is zero (00000).
5. If the on-board Master firmware being used is not current, download the latest Kit file by first logging in
to www.amx.com and then navigating to Tech Center > Firmware Files to locate the desired file from
within the NetLinx section of the web page.
6. Click on the desired Kit file link, accept the Licensing Agreement, and verify download of the correct NI
Master firmware (Kit) file to a known location.
7. From within Studio, select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the Main menu
to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog (FIG. 29). Verify the target’s System number matches the
FIG. 28 Sample NetLinx Workspace window (showing OnLine Tree tab)
Firmware Kit File usage for NI Controllers
NI-3101 (FG2105-05/15) On-board Master Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100_Master
Integrated Controller Kit file: 2105_04_NI-X100
On-board NI Master
Control cards
NetLinx Integrated Controller
NetLinx Studio app. version
Unbound Dynamic Device
Only Master firmware Kit files use the word _Master in the Kit file name.
First upgrade of the on-board Master using the Master’s Kit file.
The Integrated Controller can later be upgraded using the Controller’s Kit file.
BOTH Kits should be used when upgrading any firmware associated with the
Integrated Controllers.