AMX Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller NI-3101-SIG - Manual (Page 41)

Configuration and Firmware Update
31 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller
17. Right-click the System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new connection to the
System and populates the list with the current devices (and their firmware versions) on your system.
Upgrading the NI Controller Firmware via IP
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 NetLinx 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 NI unit, verify that the device appears in the OnLine Tree tab (FIG. 30) of the Workspace window
(ex: NI-3101). This entry is different than that of the NI Master, which uses a device value of 00000 (see
below):
5. If the NI Controller 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, locating the desired file from
within the NI Series Device (Integrated Controller) section of the web page.
6. Click on the desired Kit file link, accept the Licensing Agreement, and verify that the Integrated
Controller firmware (Kit) file has been downloaded to a known location.
7. From within NetLinx Studio, select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the
Main menu to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog (FIG. 31). Verify that the target’s System number
matches the value listed within the active System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace. The
Device must match the entry for the on-board Integrated Controller (NI-X000/NI-X000) device
.
The OUTPUT and INPUT LEDs alternately blink to indicate the on-board Master is
incorporating the new firmware. Allow the Master 20 - 30 seconds to reboot and fully
restart.
FIG. 30 Sample NetLinx Workspace window (showing SEPERATE NI-Master and Controller)
On-board Integrated Controller
Unbound Dynamic Device
NetLinx Studio app. version
On-board NI Master
(NI-X000_Master) - Device 0
(NI-X000)