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# Legacy Update Device Firmware

If your AndyMark CAN device running firmware less than 3.0.0 uses an older update process that is more fragile on SytemCore. \
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The AndyMark IPK knows then a device is running firmware that uses the Legacy update process and will give instructions.\
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To have the best chances of success, ensure the device you are updating are on a relatively quiet bus. This means unplugging or powering off all other devices on the bus. Once updated to any firmware 3.0.0 or higher, this will not be necessary.\
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If the update fails, power cycle both the device and the SystemCore