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Firmware and Software Upgrades for ADL Radio Modems

Filename Description Revision
ADLCONF_4.00_setup.zip ADLCONF Configuration Software 4.00
ADL_FW_v4.00.zip ADL Radio Firmware 4.00
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Advanced Data Link Release Notes, Dec 2012.pdf

Instructions for upgrading ADL software and firmware:

Note: Upgrading firmware in an ADL radio does not affect the existing user configuration or channel tables.

  1. Download the ADLCONF software upgrade zip file (ADLCONF_4.00_setup.zip, and the ADL FW zip file (ADL_FW_v4.00.zip) and extract the contents to a directory on your PC
  2. Because some PCs and/or networks prevent executable files from being downloaded, the software installer’s “exe” file extension is changed to “xxx.” To rename the file extension:
    • Right-click the downloaded file called ADLCONF_4.00_setup.xxx
    • Select the Rename option
    • Change the file extension from “xxx” to “exe”
    • Press Enter on your keyboard
  3. Press Enter again (or double-click ADLCONF_4.00_setup.exe) to install the new version of ADLCONF
  4. Attach the ADL radio’s programming cable to the radio, to power, and to your PC
  5. Run ADLCONF 4.00 and click File>Upgrade Modem Firmware
  6. Navigate to the download directory, click the *.bin firmware file and click Open
  7. Click OK on the Connect to ADL Radio dialog box
  8. When you see the following window, power-cycle the radio

  9. Do not detach the radio from its programming cable until the upgrade is complete (approximately 1 minute)
  10. To configure the attached ADL radio with the new features supported by ADLCONF 4.00, power cycle the radio and click ADLCONF’s Connect button

For information on the changes made to ADL software and firmware, click on Advanced Data Link Release Notes, Dec 2012.pdf

Firmware Upgrades for XDL Radio Modems

Filename Description Revision
XDL_FW_v01.01.0036.zip XDL Radio Firmware 1.01.0036

Instructions for upgrading XDL firmware:

Note: Upgrading firmware in an XDL radio does not affect the existing user configuration or channel tables.

  1. Attach the XDL radio’s programming cable to the radio, to power, and to your PC
  2. Download the appropriate firmware upgrade zip file and extract the contents to a directory on your PC
  3. Navigate to the download directory, click the *.bin firmware file and click Open
  4. Click OK on the Connect to XDL Radio dialog box
  5. Do not detach the radio from its programming cable until the upgrade is complete (approximately 1.5 minutes)

Firmware and Software Upgrades for PDL/EDL

Filename Description Revision
PDL2.40FW.zip PDL/EDL Operating Firmware 2.40
PDL2.42FW.zip PDL Operating Firmware 2.42
Note: if you are using any Trimble Survey equipment with PDL radios, you should use firmware version 2.42 on the PDL radio.
PDLCONF.zip PDL Configuration Software 4.00
EDLCONF.zip EDL Configuration Software 1.21

Instructions for upgrading PDL firmware (also available on page 14 of the PDLCONF User Guide):

  1. Download the PDL/EDL operating firmware into the directory where PDLCONF/EDLCONF is located. Note that some browsers may not properly download the firmware file. We recommend that you download the zipped version to avoid this problem.
  2. Connect your PDL to your computer using the programming cable and run PDLCONF/EDLCONF.
  3. After loading the configuration, click on the icon in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, and select "Upgrade modem firmware."
  4. Specify the appropriate firmware revision in the dialog box and click OK. The firmware will be upgraded.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PDLCONF revision 2.00/EDLCONF 1.00 or higher must already be installed in order for you to upgrade firmware. If your PDL firmware version is 1.03 or earlier, please contact Pacific Crest prior to attempting to upgrade your modem's firmware. To determine which firmware version you are currently using, attach your radio to your PC, run PDLCONF and click on the "Identification" tab.

For information concerning the PDL/EDL latest firmware revision history, click on the Readme.txt file.

 
Firmware and Software Upgrades for RFM/TM32

Filename Description Revision
RFMCONF RFM96W Modem Configuration Software 1.71
FREEPRG.EXE RFM96W Operating Firmware 5.06
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