UPB PIM with no Firmware

[TurboSam]

I have been using an SA UPB powerline interface module to bench test the Elk M1 and a couple of UPB lights. I've been switching it back and forth between the M1 (for testing) and my computer (for reconfiguration of the devices in Upstart). Upstart now finds the PIM on the proper port but reports 0.00 for the firmware version, and won't let me edit, program, view, etc. any devices. It also says my firmware is out of date and I need something beyond 3.05.

I have been switching between the M1 and the computer for the last couple of days without a problem, and the only thing I can think of that may have caused the issue is that earlier today I downloaded a sample .upb file from the CT "best threads" section on UPB. But who knows?

Is there any way or any program to flash the PIM with the original firmware version 4.17. The Elk M1 and XSP still transmit commands via the PIM (which I guess does not surprise me since the PIM probably just acts as a conduit in the Elk system), but I need Upstart for configuration.

Thanks.

 

[TurboSam]

I did a little more digging on CT, and found this thread "UPB, Upstart, & CIM Trouble" which told me how to reset to factory default (I would have linked to the thread, but don't know how to or if I am allowed to)....

 

[Steve]

Yea, that should have worked. This is the thread you mentioned and should have helped you. Sometime going back and forth between message mode and pulse mode gets the PIM out of whack and a reset is needed. I usually recommend 2 PIMs and dedicate one to your controller and the other to a HA server/pc. That way you never have to move stuff around. Your controller runs undisturbed and you can easily (even remotely) access the server and run UpStart.

 

[TurboSam]

Thanks for adding the link to the thread. I'm sure it will be handy when someone else has the same problem. I didn't find the thread before my first post because I was searching for PIM not CIM, and the CT search engine seems to ignore three letter words. The Google option and "reset" set me to the original thread.

 

[personalt]

Thanks for adding the link to the thread. I'm sure it will be handy when someone else has the same problem. I didn't find the thread before my first post because I was searching for PIM not CIM, and the CT search engine seems to ignore three letter words. The Google option and "reset" set me to the original thread.

had this same problem today.. I pulled the PIM from my elk and put it back on the pc and could control lights but couldnt add new ones becuase it said my firmware was 0