Updating Erx Firmware - Using An Trx Transmitter - Zaxcom ERX2TCD User Manual

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Updating ERX firmware - using an TRX transmitter

The TRX900 has to have the IFB option and needs to be running firmware version 7.02
1. Format a micro SD card in the TRX transmitter.
2. Using a computer with a SD card adapter, perform the following:
• Delete the "DELETE.ME" file on the card.
• Download the ERX firmware and load it into the card.
3. Insert the card into the TRX.
4. At each ERX:
Insert a fresh set of batteries.
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Press and hold the MENU key while powering up to enter the extended menu.
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Set the ERX IFB frequency and group ID to the same frequency and group ID as the IFB100 / 200.
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Proceed to the firmware update menu and press the INC Key 5 times. The ERX will display "Waiting For
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Program". This indicates the ERX is ready to receive the new firmware. This can be done to multiple ERX's
simultaneously so they will all be updated at the same time.
5. At the TRX transmitter:
Go to the factory menu (advance to the lock page and press down 5 times).
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Press the menu key to get to the IFB MODE page and press the INC key change to IFB mode to TX.
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Press the menu key and advance to the send ERX program page.
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Press UP to start transmitting the program. The TRX will continue to transmit the program unit manually
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stopped.
6. The ERX screen should indicate that it is receiving the program.
7. For the ERX's that have completed reprogramming, the screen will display SUCCESS. If there is a reception
error, the affected receiver automatically restarts the process with the start of the next cycle
8. Once all units have displayed SUCCESS, at the TRX press the menu key to stop the process.
9. Power cycle each ERX and verify it is running the new version of firmware.
10. Change the IFB mode on the TRX back to "RX". Please note some older versions of TRX firmware will not
power up while the IFB mode is set to TX. If that happens force the IFB mode to OFF by holding the MENU
and DOWN key while powering up the TRX
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