Aviom Pro64 Network Manager - Manual (Page 11)

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Version 3.0 (and above) of the Pro64 Network Manager application introduces
support for the C4dio card and external clocking options for the AllFrame Multi-
Modular I/O System. All Pro64 devices must be updated to the most recent firmware
(version 5.0 or higher) to be managed and controlled by the Pro64 Network Manager
Version 3 software.
Use Pro64 Network Manager’s built-in Firmware Update utility to update all devices
in the Pro64 network before proceeding.
Pro64 devices with firmware version 4 and earlier (referred to in this document as v2.xx, 3.xx, and 4.xx)
are only compatible with the firmware update utility in the Pro64 Network Manager application until they
are updated to firmware version 5.0 or higher (referred to in this document as v5.xx). Settings on Pro64
devices running older firmware versions (v4.xx and before) cannot be controlled by this version of the
Pro64 Network Manager software.
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: You cannot manage and control a network made up of Pro64 devices whose firmware is a mix of
old and new firmware versions.
Updating firmware requires a direct RS‑232 connection between the PC and the Pro64 network’s Control
Master device. Normally this is accomplished by connecting a null modem DB9 cable between the RS‑232
jack on the computer and the Pro64 device. In the case of an F6 Modular I/O Frame (part of the AllFrame
system), a USB connection is required if the F6 is used as the network’s Control Master. Firmware updates
take about 3‑5 minutes per module. (See page 13.)
Computers lacking a serial port connection may require the use of a USB‑to‑RS‑232 adapter to update
non‑AllFrame devices. See page 21 for complete update details.