Aspen SPNTWB, Installation And Startup Manual

SPNTWB

LECTROSONICS, INC.

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Software and Firmware 

Updates

On ASPEN models with a front panel LCD, the firmware 

version is displayed on the Main menu screen.
For all ASPEN models, the firmware version is dis-

played in the Control Panel program when connected to 

the processor.

Firmware 

version

Firmware version

Obtaining Updates

The latest versions of software and firmware can be 

downloaded from the ASPEN support site:
http://www.lectrosonics.com/aspensupport

ASPEN Control Panel Updates:

Open the Control Panel program and choose 

Help

-

>

Check for Updates

... from the Main menu. If and 

update is available, it will be downloaded and installed 

automatically.

Firmware Updates:

Downloaded files arrive in a single .zip file with the 

model number and version indicated by the filename.
Extract the file to a folder on your local drive. The result-

ing filename will indicate the model number and ver-

sion, followed by the extension “.update.”

Firmware Update 

Procedure

Update Procedure

1) It is assumed that the USB drivers and ASPEN con-

trol panel software have been installed. If not, go the the 

web site and download the Control Panel Installer and 

follow the instructions to install the USB driver, GUI and 

Help file.

http://www.lectrosonics.com/aspensupport/index.php/

control-panel-software

2) Launch the Control Panel program. After the panel 

opens, click on 

Connect->Update Firmware...

 The 

Update Wizard will open, with instructions on con-

necting and configuring the processor.

3) On the processor, hold the Firmware Update push-

button switch in with a pen or paper clip and turn on 

the power to the processor. The unit will boot into the 

firmware update mode and the white Alert LED on the 

processor front panel will glow.

Firmware Update 

pushbutton

White Alert LED

4) Connect the processor to the computer with the USB 

cable.