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Contents Documentation Information ........................1 1. Overview ............................. 3 1.1 Special Instructions before Upgrade ....................3 1.2 Firmware Version Check ......................... 3 1.3 Model Information for Upgrade ....................... 4 2. Installation of Upgrade Program ..................... 10 3. Instruction on RD98X Upgrade ....................... 11 3.1 Requirement ..........................
Firmware Upgrade Guide Documentation Information Documentation Information This section describes the conventions and revision history of this document. Documentation Conventions Instructional Icons Icon Description Indicates information that can help you make better use of your product. Note Indicates references that can further describe the related topics. Caution Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage.
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DMR&PDT Repeater Firmware Upgrade Guide Documentation Information Version Date Description Third release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R5.1 R5.1 03-2013 (A5.01.03.002 or S5.01.03.002). Third release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R5.0 (A5.00.10.005 or S5.00.10.005). R5.0 11-2012 It is applicable to RD96X upgrade.
After successful upgrade, re-program the repeater with a CPS of or above. Do not run other Hytera applications during upgrade. If the upgrade is interrupted by another application, please try the upgrade again by restarting the repeater and entering the download mode.
Overview Firmware Upgrade Guide Step 3 Disconnect the CPS and repeater. Power off the repeater. Model Information for Upgrade R5.5 Models Model Firmware Version Model Number RD98X-000000P0-000000-V1-0-F RD98X-000000P0-000000-U1-0-F RD98X-000000P0-000000-U2-0-F RD98X-000000P0-000000-U3-0-F A5.05.13.003 RD98X-00000000-000000-V1-0-F S5.05.13.003 RD980 RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U2-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U3-0-F RD980-000000P0-000000-U1-0-F A5.05.13.003 RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F...
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Firmware Upgrade Guide Overview Model Firmware Version Model Number S5.05.13.003 RD980-000000PS-000000-U1-0-C RD980-000000PS-000000-U2-0-C RD980-000000PS-000000-U3-0-C RD980-000000PS-000000-V1-0-C RD960-000G00P0-000000-U1-0-B RD960-000G00P0-000000-U1-0-C RD960-000G00P0-000000-U3-0-C A5.05.13.003 RD960 RD960-000G00P0-000000-V1-0-B S5.05.13.003 RD960-000G00P0-000000-V1-0-C RD960-000G00P0-000000-V1-0-C R5.1 Models Model Firmware Version Model Number RD98X-000000P0-000000-V1-0-F RD98X-000000P0-000000-U1-0-F RD98X-000000P0-000000-U2-0-F RD98X-000000P0-000000-U3-0-F A5.00.10.005 S5.00.10.005 RD980 RD98X-00000000-000000-V1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U2-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U3-0-F A5.00.10.000 RD980-000000P0-000000-U1-0-F...
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Overview Firmware Upgrade Guide Model Firmware Version Model Number A5.00.07.000 RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F A5.00.10.004 RD980-000000P0-000000-U1-0-F RD96X-000G0000-000000-V1-0-B A5.00.04.000 RD96X-00000000-000000-V1-0-B A5.00.09.000 RD96X-00000000-000000-U1-0-A S5.00.09.002 RD96X-000G0000-000000-V1-0-B RD960 A5.00.10.005 RD96X-00000000-000000-U1-0-B S5.00.10.005 RD96X-00000000-000000-U1-0-B A5.00.10.005 RD96X-000G0000-000000-V1-0-B S5.00.10.005 RD96X-000G0000-000000-V1-0-B R5.0 Models Model Firmware Version Model Number RD980-000000P0-000000-U1-0-F A5.00.10.000 RD98X A5.00.07.000 RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F A5.00.10.004 RD980-000000P0-000000-U1-0-F...
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Firmware Upgrade Guide Overview Model Firmware Version Model Number S4.05.14.000 RD98X-000000P0-000000-U3-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-V1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U2-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U3-0-F A4.05.13.003 RD985-00000000-000000-V1-0-F A4.05.14.000 RD985-00000000-000000-U1-0-F R4.0 Models Model Firmware Version Model Number RD98X-00000000-000000-V1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U2-0-F A4.00.10.004 RD98X-00000000-000000-U3-0-F S4.00.10.004 A4.00.10.006 RD98X-00000000-000000-V1-0-F S4.00.10.006 RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U2-0-F RD98X RD98X-00000000-000000-U3-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-V1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F A4.01.02.000 S4.01.02.000...
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Overview Firmware Upgrade Guide Model Firmware Version Model Number RD98X-00000000-000000-U3-0-F A4.00.10.002 RD98X-00000000-000000-U3-0-F Other Models Model Firmware Version Model Number RD98X-00000000-000000-V1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F A3.05.10.001 RD98X-00000000-000000-U2-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U3-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-V1-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F S3.05.10.001 RD98X-00000000-000000-U2-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-U3-0-F RD98X-00000000-000000-V1-0-F A3.00.08.006 RD98X-00000000-000000-U1-0-F S3.00.08.006 RD98X RD98X-00000000-000000-U3-0-F RD985-00000000-000000-V1-0-F A3.00.09.000 RD985-00000000-000000-U1-0-F A3.05.08.000 RD982-00000000-000000-U2-0-F RD988-00000000-000000-U2-0-F A3.05.04.000 RD988-00000000-000000-V1-0-F...
Installation of Upgrade Program Firmware Upgrade Guide 2. Installation of Upgrade Program Before the firmware upgrade, install the corresponding program in the following steps. Step 1 Prepare the firmware upgrade package. Prepare the upgrade package for the repeater to be upgraded, according to your exact needs. Step 2 Decompress the upgrade package.
Firmware Upgrade Guide Instruction on RD98X Upgrade 3. Instruction on RD98X Upgrade Requirement The function keys of the repeater must have been assigned with dedicated functions before upgrade. The PC47 programming cable must be available. See the figure below.
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Instruction on RD98X Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Guide If PC47 is not available, you can use a palm microphone, the microphone hanger and the PC37 programming cable (as shown below).
Firmware Upgrade Guide Instruction on RD98X Upgrade Operation 3.2.1 Upgrade Procedure Step 1 Power off the repeater. Step 2 Enter the download mode. When using the PC47 programming cable, enter the download mode in this way: 1. Adjust the switch on PC47 to the DL end (do not toggle to the DL end during programming). 2.
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Instruction on RD98X Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Guide 2. Hold down the PTT on the palm microphone and power on the repeater, so as to let the repeater enter the download mode. When the repeater enters the download mode successfully, the LED will flash red for several seconds and then glow red solidly.
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Firmware Upgrade Guide Instruction on RD98X Upgrade Go to “Menu -> For Radio” and check the model and firmware version, as shown below. Step 5 Click “Upgrade” in the main interface. During the upgrade process, If the prompt “Open USB failed” appears, check whether the cable is properly connected to the repeater, and whether the USB interface is occupied by other software.
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Instruction on RD98X Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Guide The prompt “The firmware version [xx.x.xx.xxx] is beyond the upgrade software!” indicates the upgrade package is not compatible with the current firmware or model. Please stop upgrading right away. “Reading data error!” or “Writing data error!” or alerts alike indicates the USB connection has timed out.
Firmware Upgrade Guide Instruction on RD98X Upgrade Step 8 Click “OK” and power off the repeater. 3.2.2 Authentication Procedure After the above operation, the firmware version will be upgraded to A5.05.10.007 or S5.05.10.007. Perform authentication in this way: Step 1 Power on the repeater. Step 2 Press the Navigation Knob to enter the main menu.
Instruction on RD96X Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Guide 4. Instruction on RD96X Upgrade Requirement The function keys of the repeater must have been assigned with dedicated functions before upgrade. The PC47 programming cable as shown below must be prepared. If PC47 is not available, you can use a palm microphone, the microphone hanger and the PC37 programming cable as shown below.
Firmware Upgrade Guide Instruction on RD96X Upgrade Operation 4.2.1 Upgrade Procedure The procedure for RD96X upgrade is similar to that for RD98X upgrade. Please refer to the section “3 Instruction on RD98X Upgrade”. 4.2.2 Authentication Procedure As no LCD is designed for RD96X, the firmware information can be checked via the CPS of V5.05.13.009 in this way: Step 1 Power on the repeater.
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