Error recovery, Firmware update - via a-net, Error recovery firmware update ‑ via a‑net – Aviom 6416dio User Manual

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F

irmwAre

u

PdAte

channel level LEDs will flash to indicate that this function will interrupt

normal network operation. Press

E

ntEr

to enable the module to receive new

firmware from the PC host. Send the update file following the instructions

that came with the Pro64 Update Tool. During the update the sixteen red,

yellow, and green channel meter LEDs will flash in sequence.

When the update has been sent successfully, the module will reset and

normal front panel operation will be restored. If for some reason the update

fails, refer to the error recovery information below for instructions on how to

recover and complete the update.

When a module is being updated locally, the dot in the VDC Slot display will

be on, indicating that a local firmware update is in progress.

When a module is waiting for a firmware update to begin, you can exit the

update state by pressing the

C

anCEl

button. If the firmware update has

not yet started, the module will attempt to reset, returning it to normal

operation.

P

N

ote

: Do not press the

C

anCEl

button while a firmware update is in

progress.

Error Recovery

In case of a partial firmware download or interruption to the transfer (as

would happen because of a power failure, computer crash, or by pressing

the Cancel button in the middle of a firmware code update), the module can

still be updated but will need to be powered up directly into the firmware

load mode. To do this, hold the VDC Slot decrement (down arrow) button

while powering up the unit. Then send the update file from the computer as

described previously.

If for some reason the software section is damaged on a unit being updated,

it will default to receiving updates over A‑Net. This will allow you to continue

the update procedure.

Firmware Update - via A-Net

To enable a Pro64 module to receive new firmware via A‑Net on an active

network, the PC must be connected to the RS‑232 port on the Control Master.

The network must be in Managed Mode to update firmware via A‑Net. All

network audio will be muted, and front‑panel functions will be disabled on

the module being updated.

To enable firmware updates, a module must be selected from within the

Pro64 Update Tool application, at which point it will be set up to receive new

firmware. Send the update file following the instructions that came with the

Pro64 update software. During the update, the module’s sixteen red, yellow,

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