Aviom 6416m/RCI/MCS - Manual (Page 19)

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Firmware Notice
All Pro64 devices in a network should be updated to use the most recent
firmware version to ensure trouble-free operation.
As new Pro64 modules are released, older Pro64 products need to be
updated so that they recognize the features and functions of the newer
modules—something that is especially important if one of the older devices
will be used as the network’s Control Master. (If for some reason you cannot
update the firmware on older Pro64 devices before using them, set the
newest module to be the network Control Master.)
Pro64 Update Tool is a free Windows software application for updating the
operating firmware in Pro64 Series products.
The Pro64 Update Tool requires a direct RS‑232 (serial) connection between
the computer and the Control Master device on the Pro64 network. Normally
this is accomplished by connecting a null modem DB9 cable between the
RS‑232 jack on the computer and the Pro64 device. Complete information on
using RS‑232 (and USB‑to‑RS‑232 adapters) is available on the Aviom website.
Updates take just a few minutes per module.
Pro64 Update Tool is designed to run on a PC under Microsoft® Windows® XP.
It has also been tested and found to be compatible with Microsoft Windows
Vista®. Mac users can run Pro64 Update Tool using Windows XP running
under Apple’s Boot Camp program on Intel‑based Macs.
Get the Pro64 Update Tool and firmware update files from the Aviom website:
http://www.aviom.com