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NetLinx Integrated Controllers
Verifying the current version of NetLinx Master Firmware
All NI Integrated Controllers contain both an on-board Master and Controller. Each of these
components has its own corresponding firmware. The on-board Master firmware KIT file is
described as 2105_NI_Master and the Controller firmware KIT file is described as
2105_NI_X000.
1. Click on the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System.
The default System value is one (1).
2. Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new
connection to the specified System and populates the list with devices on that system. The
communication method is highlighted in green on the bottom of the NetLinx Studio window.
3. After the Communication Verification dialog window indicates active communication between
the PC and the Master, verify the NetLinx Master (NI Master) appears in the OnLine Tree tab
of the Workspace window (FIG. 29). The default NI Master value is zero (00000).
4. If the on-board NI Master firmware version is not version 2 - build 135 or higher
(ex: v2.XX.135), follow the procedures outlined in the following sections to obtain and then
transfer the new firmware KIT file to the on-board Master.
Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP
1. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The
default System value is one (1).
2. After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between
the PC and the Master, verify the NetLinx Master (NI Master) appears in the OnLine Tree tab
of the Workspace window. The default NI Master value is zero (00000).
The current installed firmware version of the on-board Master is displayed to the right
of the device within the Online Tree tab.
FIG. 29 Sample NetLinx Workspace window (showing OnLine Tree tab)
On-board Master
Sample control cards
NetLinx Integrated Controller
NetLinx Studio application
First upgrade of the on-board Master using the 2105_NI_Master KIT file. The
NetLinx Integrated Controller can later be upgraded using the 2105_NI-X000 KIT file.
BOTH KITs should be used when upgrading any firmware associated with the
Integrated Controllers.