Necessary tools:
NetLinx Studio
USB cable (if downloading via USB)
Network connection information (if downloading via ethernet)


Necessary files:
SW5966-01-KIT  (SW5966-01_MVP5200i_v2_87_13.kit)


Prerequisites: v2.60.64, 2.65.13, 2.65.21 or later must be installed prior to downloading.  If the panel firmware is older than v2.60.64, you must first upgrade to v2.60.64.  Once this is done, you can proceed with the Upgrade steps below.


Version 2.66.33 is not used for this upgrade process but is included in case you want to revert to the previous release.


************************************** UPGRADE PATHS **************************************
Upgrading from 2.60.38

1) Extract the zip file
2) Once the panel is booted, select the appropriate method for master connection (USB recommended)
3) Ensure the reboot device button is checked in Netlinx Studio.
4) Ensure the panel is on wall power during the upgrade
5) Begin the upgrade by FIRST! downloading the SW5966-01-A-MVP5200i_PrepFor_v2.60.64.kit
6) Proceed with the upgrade by installing SW5966-01-A-MVP5200i_v2.60.64.kit
7) Continue by installing SW5966-01_MVP5200i_v2_66_21-prep.kit
--- Note 1: this step will result in a reboot in the middle of the sequence. Please do not power the system down.  This portion might take up to 20 minutes.
--- Note 2: This upgrade step will result in the loss of user pages.
8) Finalize the upgrade by installing SW5966-01_MVP5200i_v2_87_13.kit



Upgrading from v2.60.64, 2.65.13, 2.65.21

1) Extract the zip file
2) Once the panel is booted, select the appropriate method for master connection (USB recommended)
3) Ensure the reboot device button is checked in Netlinx Studio.
4) Ensure the panel is on wall power during the upgrade.
5) Continue the upgrade by installing SW5966-01_MVP5200i_v2_66_21-prep.kit
--- Note 3: this step will result in a reboot in the middle of the sequence. Please do not power the system down.  This portion might take up to 20 minutes.
--- Note 4: This upgrade step will result in the loss of user pages.
8) Finalize the upgrade by installing SW5966-01_MVP5200i_v2_87_13.kit



Upgrading from v2.66.21 or greater:

1) Extract the zip file
2) Once the panel is booted, select the appropriate method for master connection (USB recommended)
3) Ensure the reboot device button is checked in Netlinx Studio.
4) Ensure the panel is on wall power during the upgrade.
5) Proceed with the upgrade by installing SW5966-01_MVP5200i_v2_87_13.kit




