Troubleshooting Firmware Upgrade in cRIO or NI Industrial Controller

Issue Details

When attempting to upgrade the firmware from InsightCM, the option to update firmware is not available under the Device Configuration section. This prevents users from performing firmware upgrades directly within InsightCM.

 

Solution / Procedure

For InsightCM versions earlier than 3.10:

  1. Navigate to Device Configuration
  2. Select the Software tab
  3. Click on the Action Menu
  4. Select Update Firmware

     

For InsightCM version 3.10 or later:

  1. Open NI MAX
  2. Under Remote Systems, select the target device
  3. Navigate to the System Settings tab
  4. Click the Update Firmware button
  5. In the firmware selection window:
    1. By default, the correct directory should load automatically
    2. If not, navigate to: <Program Files>\National Instruments\Shared\Firmware\
    3. Select the appropriate Device Family folder (e.g., Ethernet cRIO)
    4. Choose the correct firmware file
  6. Click Open
  7. Click Begin Update

 

Related Articles:

Upgrading or Downgrading Firmware on an NI Linux Real-Time Device (External Link)

 

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