Updating the main firmware, Locating and downloading the firmware – Extron Electronics IPCP 505 User Guide User Manual
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IPCP 505 • Firmware Updates
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Updating the Main Firmware
Most firmware upgrade tools require the PC and the controller to both be connected to an
Ethernet network. The instructions for each method of updating the IPCP firmware assume
you have installed the appropriate software on your PC first.
NOTES:
•
You should save the existing configuration to a file (see the Global Configurator
Help file for instructions) before replacing the firmware. If the file is saved, the
configuration can be restored to the IPCP later using Global Configurator.
•
Check the Extr
) for firmware-related documents,
instructions, patch files, and new firmware files before loading new firmware into
the controller. We recommend that you read the firmware release notes (available
from
e beginning the firmware update.
Locating and Downloading the Firmware
1.
Visit the Extron website (
www.extron.com
) to find the latest firmware file for the IPCP.
2.
Download the executable installer file (*.exe) from the website and run the installer
program. The program automatically stores the firmware file on the PC in C:\Program
Files\Extron\Firmware\IPCP_505\xx (a folder specific to that version).
3.
Write down the firmware filename and location for later use. The filename ends in .s19
such as IPL_T_Series_19_1364_50_vxx_xx.s19 where xx_xx is the version
number (xx.xx) or IPLtvx.x.x.S19 where x.x.x indicates the version number.
NOTE: The firmware update file must have a filename extension of .s19. If the file
does not have that extension, it will not work properly.