Specifications
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Setup
2. Use Channel Manager to subscribe the iCOMPEL to http://127.0.0.1/data/channel using the username and
password that you use to log into the iCOMPEL.
3. Wait for the process to complete.
Backing up and Restoring your iCOMPEL using Layout Packages
There is an effective size limit of 2GB for a Layout Package ZIP file. This means that you may need to save large
files, such as movies separately, and not include them in your Layout Packages.
To backup your iCOMPEL using Layout Packages, follow these steps:
1. From the menu bar, select Layouts, then Layout Packages.
2. Click the Create tab and create a new Package that contains every Layout.
3. Wait for the process to complete.
4. Click the link to download the new Package as a ZIP file to your PC.
To restore your iCOMPEL using Layout packages follow these steps:
1. From the menu bar, select Layouts, then Layout Packages and upload the ZIP file from your PC.
2. Click the Install button to unpack the ZIP file.
3. Wait for the process to complete.
9.6 Software update
Updates are supplied as 'OPF' files. An update will contain new software that will, once installed, bring the iCOMPEL up to
a new version of software.
Please contact Black Box Technical Support at +1 (724) 746-5500 or info@blackbox.com for availability of iCOMPEL
updates.
Note: It is not possible to install an earlier software version than the one currently installed. The currently installed version is
shown highlighted.
Never turn off the power to the iCOMPEL while it is installing an Update. It can take 30 minutes to install a large
update.
To access the Software Updates page, select Setup from the menu bar, then Maintenance and Troubleshooting, and
Software Updates.
The Software Updates page has three tabs:
Update status - shows the current state of iCOMPEL software updates
Settings - allows you to choose your preferred update method (manual or automatic)
Manual update - allows you to find, download and install the latest software update.
9.6.1 Manual
Manual Update tab
This tab allows you to upload OPF files to update the iCOMPEL.
After uploading the OPF file, follow the on screen instructions.