PLM Series Operation Manual rev 1.1.312. Application Guide101Read the onscreen warning message, tapping7. Yes to proceed.When all Processors have been updated, cycle the power of each PLM by turning the power switch off,8.and then either removing the PowerCon connector from the rear of each PLM or switching off all powerto the PLM racks at source. Then reconnect the power and switch the PLMs back on. It is very importantto cycle the mains power in order for the firmware upgrade to take effect.If the new firmware includes upgrades for the amplifier, or the front panel functions, these upgrades will9.be initialized automatically. Activity and progress will be indicated on the front panel. After an upgrade ofthe amplifier firmware, the unit will reboot automatically.Wait for each Processor to re-sync following the power cycle.10.Tap OK to the warning message that advises that the backup file will be11. recalled. This file will reload thePLMs with the data that was present prior to the upgrade process.12.8 Hot Swapping PLM devicesShould it be necessary to swap one PLM device for another within a system it is very important to makesure that the configuration of the replacement unit is identical to that of the unit that it replaces. It is possibleto achive this by using the Replace Frame facility within the Lake Controller software application. See LakeController User Manual chapter 7.4.3 for further information.