Aviom AllFrame - Manual (Page 21)

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All Pro64 devices in a network should be updated to use the most recent firmware version to ensure
trouble-free operation.
As new Pro64 devices 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.
Pro64 Network Manager is a free Windows software application designed for editing and managing your Pro64
devices; it also includes a built-in utility for updating the firmware in Pro64 Series products. The current version of
Pro64 Network Manager can be downloaded from the Aviom website.
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: AllFrame devices in a Pro64 network require the Pro64 Network Manager application for all I/O routing
and channel programming. There is no front panel user interface.
Pro64 Network Manager 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.
The AllFrame F6 Modular I/O Frame includes a USB connector on its front panel for connecting a computer when
the device is used as the network’s Control Master. No DB9 RS-232 cable is required when using the F6 as a Control
Master.
Pro64 Network Manager is designed to run on a PC under Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, or Windows 7. There
is no official Apple Mac support. However, Mac users can run Pro64 Network Manager using Windows running
under Apple’s Boot Camp or Parallels programs on Intel-based Macs.
Get Pro64 Network Manager and firmware update files from the Aviom website, http://www.aviom.com.