Version Details

Release Date: 6/14/2011
Version: v4.5.230

Download Links

Chameleon.4.5.230.$cc (2.8 MB)
NIM2_Release-kernel.4.5.230.bin (2.1 MB)
NIM2.4.5.230.$cc (2.3 MB)

Note: These files are included in the Design Pad and/or Schema Viewer v4.5.230 2xx installation. They can be found in \Program Files\Fairmount Automation\<PROGRAM NAME> folder (where <PROGRAM NAME> is 'Design Pad G4' or 'Schema Viewer G4').

Download Contents

These files contains the firmware v4.5.230 for Chameleon hardware. Select from the following software items:

Firmware for all modules except NIM-2: Chameleon.4.5.230.$cc
Firmware for NIM-2: NIM2_Release-kernel.4.5.230.bin (RAW) or NIM2.4.5.230.$cc

Installation Instructions:

Non-NIM-2 Modules:

1. Remove any NIM-2 active boards from the node
2. Start Design Pad or Schema Viewer
3. Choose 'Firmware Update' from the Communications Menu
4. Align the IR wand to the right-most module
5. Select the Chameleon.4.5.230.$cc file when requested
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download
7. Restore any NIM-2 active boards back into the node

Updating NIM-2 Modules from versions prior to v4.5.230:

1. Ensure the NIM-2(s) are configured (IP address loaded, etc.) to be on the same network as the computer that is performing the update.
2. On a computer that has v4.5.230 Design Pad or Schema Viewer installed, browse to the \Program Files\Fairmount Automation\Design Pad G4 or \Program Files\Fairmount Automation\Schema Viewer G4 Folder.
3. Edit the nmupdater.bat file by right-clicking on the file and selecting edit.
4. Set the BASEIP (first three octets of IP address) and IPs (last octet of IP) variables to the addresses of the NIM-2 to update.
5. Set the FIRMWARE variable to the location of the *.bin firmware update file. For v4.5.230 this is the NIM2_Release-kernel.4.5.230.bin file.
6. Select File and Save, then File and Exit from the editor.
7. Double-click on the nmupdater.bat file to start the update process. Do not close the command prompt window until the "Done. You may close this window now." message appears.

Updating NIM-2 Modules from versions v4.5.230 and higher:

1. Ensure the NIM-2(s) are configured (IP address loaded, etc.) to be on the same network as the computer that is performing the update.
2. Start Design Pad or Schema Viewer v4.5.230 or higher.
3. Select 'Use Ethernet' from the Communications Menu.

To Update a Single NIM-2:

      a. Open the Workspace and HWI associated with the NIM-2 to update.
      b. Choose 'Firmware Update' from the Communications Menu
      c. When prompted, select the NIM2_Release-kernel.4.5.230.bin or NIM2.4.5.230.$cc file
      d. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download

To Update Multiple NIM-2s:

      a. Open the Workspace associated with the NIM-2 to update.
      b. Right-click on the word 'Workspace' in the Workspace window and select Update Firmware (All Ethernet Hardware) from the Communications sub-menu.
      c. Press the 'Browse' button and select the NIM2_Release-kernel.4.5.230.bin or NIM2.4.5.230.$cc file
      d. Select the NIM-2s to update in the 'Select Ethernet Hardware' window.
      e. Press the 'Upload' button to start the update process.