Update method

Features

Control panel firmware

Applications

Installation/update from an SD card

Update using an SD card.

 This is the only method to install an older version of currently installed software.

 Enter the recovery mode to update the control panel firmware.

 Use the installation screen in the control panel’s service mode to update applications.

 You can install or update multiple applications at once.

 You can also uninstall an application.

Yes

Yes

Package update

Uses the Package update function of the GW+ controller to update the software.

 The software is updated in the following order: controller firmware, applications, and then the control panel firmware.

 The procedure for updating the control panel firmware is the same as when updating from an SD card using Recovery mode.

Yes

Yes

Installation/update from the eDC Server

Downloads applications from the eDC Server for installation or update.

This method is mainly for paid applications. A product key is required when an application is installed for the first time.

No

Yes

Update method

Features

Control panel firmware

Applications

Installation/update from Application Site

Installation and Updating of applications and firmware update can be done from Application Site. When administrator authentication is enabled, an administrator privilege is required to start Application Site. If you log in to the operation panel service mode, however, you can use it with CE privilege.

Yes*1

Yes