AMX Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller NI-3101-SIG User Manual

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Configuration and Firmware Update

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NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller

8.

Select the Integrated Controller’s (_X00) from the Files section (FIG. 31).

9.

Enter the System and Device numbers associated with the target Master (listed in the Workspace
window

). The Port field is greyed-out.

10.

Click the Reboot Device checkbox to reboot the NI device after the firmware update process is complete.

11.

Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated on the bottom-right of the dialog
(FIG. 31).

12.

Click Close once the download process is complete.

13.

Right-click the System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new connection to the
System and populates the list with the devices and their firmware versions currently on the system.

FIG. 31

Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing on-board Integrated Controller firmware update via IP)

Selected on-board Integrated Controller firmware file

Description field for selected Kit file

Device and System Number
must match the Device and System
values listed in the Workspace window

Firmware download
status

The Kit file for the Integrated Controller on the NI-2100/3100/3101-SIG/4100 Series
begins with 2105_04_NI_X100.
DO NOT use any Kit file other than the one specified, since each Kit file is
specifically configured to function on a specific NI unit.

The OUTPUT and INPUT LEDs alternately blink to indicate the unit is incorporating
the new firmware. Allow the unit 20 - 30 seconds to reboot and fully restart.

If the connection fails to establish, a Connection Failed dialog appears.
Try selecting a different IP Address if communication fails.
Press the Retry button to reconnect using the same communication parameters.
Press the Change button to alter the communication parameters and repeat
steps 2 thru 11.

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