Extron Electronics IPL 250 Reference Manual - Manual (Page 98)

Firmware Updates, cont’d
IPL 250 • Firmware Updates B-4
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 IPL’s
firmware assume you have installed the appropriate software on your PC first.
N You should save the existing configuration to a file (see chapter 3) before
replacing the firmware. If the file is saved, the configuration can be restored to
the IPL 250 later using Global Configurator.
N Check the Extron Web site ( www.extron.com ) 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
www.extron.com ) before beginning the firmware update.
Locating and downloading the firmware
1. Visit the Extron Web site ( www.extron.com ) to find the latest firmware file for
the IPL 250.
2. Download the executable installer file (*.exe) from the Web site and run the
installer program. The program automatically stores the firmware file on the
PC in C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware\IPL_250\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.
N The firmware update file must have a filename extension of .s19. If the file does
not have that extension, it will not work properly.
Updating firmware via the IPL 250’s embedded Web page
Firmware uploads may be performed via a Web browser and the IPL’s internal Web
page. This method allows you to update one IPL at a time via an IP connection.
1. Download the firmware file.
2. Launch a Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer) on the connected PC and
type the controller’s IP address in the address area.
3. If a password was previously set for
the IPL, an Enter Network Password or
Connect to... dialog box appears. Type
the controller’s IP address or text of your
choice in the User Name area, type in the
administrator password in the Password
area, and click OK. The IPL 250’s default
Web page appears.
N Passwords must contain 4 to 12
alphanumeric characters. Symbols
and spaces are not allowed, and the
passwords are case-sensitive.
4. Click on the Configuration tab, then select Firmware Upgrade from the list on
the left of the screen. A screen like the one on the following page appears.
5. Click on the Browse button.