Scope
This document applies only to the PDM II. it can not be installed on original PDM units with versions 2.4.x or 2.5.x
Release notes for PDM II versions
Please refer to this document to see release notes for this (and other) versions. (will open in a new tab)
Installing the update
Do I need to physically bypass my unit before updating?
It depends on your I/O Configuration. Activation of any new software requires a reboot.
All PDMs contain a BYPASS relay, which will cover some cases; however, the BYPASS relay can only bypass the same PHYSICAL sources (Analog in to Analog out, etc.) and does not bypass any AoIP sources. Please refer to this document for more information on how BYPASS works in the PDM II.
Plan accordingly.
Getting the file and updating the firmware
Click here to download the update. Save this file on your computer for use in the next steps.
In a Web Browser, navigate and log in to your PDM II.
Click the UTILITIES link from the main menu across the top.
Click the Choose File button. Then browse for and locate the update file you downloaded in step 1.
Click the Install package button. The installer package will be uploaded to the unused bank. In this example, note that Bank 1 is the running bank, so the button says "Install package on Bank 0". THIS STEP WILL NOT CAUSE A PDM REBOOT and is safe to complete while the PDM II is in use.
Note that images shown may not reflect your current versions. Regardless of the images shown the steps are the same.
CAUTION - Next step is to reboot the PDM II. Plan your bypass strategies accordingly.
When ready to ACTIVATE the new firmware version, click the Reboot from Bank X button.
There is no additional warning. Once the button is clicked, the PDM II will immediately reboot. A Full reboot should take around 60 seconds for the audio to be restored.
Verify that **** Current Bank **** has switched to the newly updated version.
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