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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. As always, customers should ensure the updated software meets their requirements in a test environment prior to deploying in a production environment.
2. Power should not be removed during the firmware update process or the device may need to be returned to the factory.
3. If you are upgrading from a release prior to 4.5.264, you must review the release notes for 4.5.264_Patch 2.  There are several important considerations when upgrading from pre-4.5.264 releases to release 4.6 that are included in that document..
4. [NIM2] See 4.6.41 release notes for information on protected ports if upgrading from a release prior to 4.6.41.
   
5. NIM2/Chameleon firmware update.  When initially updating to 4.6.*57*, the NIM2 should be updated first.  This will allow the NIM2 to preserve its IP address during the Chameleon firmware update and then allow the rest of the node to be updated over ethernet.  After the NIM2 is at level 5.1.1207, the update order does not matter.  Also note that Design Pad 5.1.1207 and above are required to support this feature.

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IMPORTANT:  When updating nodes that contain NIM-2 modules, the NIM-2s should be updated first and then the non-NIM-2 modules. This will ensure that the NIM-2s maintain the needed network settings to perform the update over Ethernet.

Updating NIMTS-2 Modules1 devices:

Ensure the NIM-2(s) are TS-1 is configured (IP address loaded, etc.) to be on the same network as the computer that is performing the update.

1. Start Design Pad or Schema Viewer v5.1.1207 or higher.
2. Select 'Use Ethernet' from the Communications Menu.

To Update a Single NIMTS-2 1 from Design Pad G5 or Schema Viewer G5 v5.1.1207:

1. Open the Workspace and HWI associated with the NIM-2 to update.
2. Choose 'Firmware Update' from the Communications Menu
3. When prompted, select the NIM2LTS1.5.1.1207.$cc file
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download

To Update Multiple NIM-2s from Design Pad G5 or Schema Viewer G5 v5.1.1207:

1. Open the Workspace associated with the NIM-2 to update.
2. Right-click on the word 'Workspace' in the Workspace window and select Update Firmware (All Ethernet Hardware) from the Communications sub-menu.
3. Press the 'Browse' button and select the NIM2L.5.1.1207.$cc file
4. Select the NIM-2s to update in the 'Select Ethernet Hardware' window.
5. Press the 'Upload' button to start the update process.

Updating Non-NIM-2 Modules:

1. Start Design Pad or Schema Viewer
2. Choose 'Firmware Update' from the Communications Menu
3. Align the IR wand to the right-most module
4. Select the Chameleon.5.1.1207.$cc file when requested
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download 

FAC-2100 Installation

1. Start Design Pad or Schema Viewer
2. Attach the serial cable from the computer to the COM1 port on the controller
3. Choose 'Firmware Update' from the Communications Menu
4. Select the FAC_2100.5.1.1207.$cc file when requested
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download

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