Aviom Pro64 Network Manager - Manual (Page 30)

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Firmware is the embedded software that resides in each Pro64 device. Updating firmware can be done
one device at a time or in a batch, as would happen when connecting a version 4.xx or prior network to
Pro64 Network Manager Version 3 for the first time. All Pro64 devices in a network should be updated to
the most recent firmware to avoid compatibility issues.
The Firmware Update utility is contained within Pro64 Network Manager and runs in a separate window.
During a firmware update (and as long as the Firmware Update window is open) you cannot edit or make
any changes in the other windows of the Pro64 Network Manager application.
Software Notice
Pro64 Network Manager’s Firmware Update utility replaces the Pro64 Update Tool software previously
released for firmware management. The Pro64 Update Tool software is no longer supported.
If you need to maintain a group of older Pro64 device’s firmware but do not need to control and manage
your Pro64 network, you can still do firmware updates using Pro64 Network Manager without updating
to v5.xx firmware. You will not have access to any of the other Pro64 Network Manager functionality until
those devices are updated to v5.xx firmware.
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: Version 5.xx firmware is required to run Pro64 Network Manager Version 3 online. .
Update Requirements
For rack‑mount I/O devices, such as the 6416m Mic Input Module, updating firmware requires a direct
RS‑232 connection between the computer and the Pro64 network’s Control Master device. Normally this is
accomplished by connecting a null modem DB9 cable between the RS‑232 jacks on the computer and the
Pro64 device. Firmware updates take 3‑5 minutes per device to complete.
Computers lacking an integrated RS‑232 COM port connection may require the use of a USB‑to‑RS‑232
adapter. The adapter (sometimes called a USB‑to‑Serial adapter) operates as a bridge between a USB port
and a standard RS‑232 Serial COM port.
If an AllFrame device, such as the F6 Modular I/O Frame is used as the network’s Control Master, a USB
connection is required between the F6 and the computer. See page 24.
The Appendix section of this document contains wiring and pinout information for RS‑232 and null modem
cables. See page 138.