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SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade using dUpgrade
Unsure how to proceed?
Answer the questions below and you shall be steered towards the correct procedure:
Questions:
Q1: Are you trying to upgrade a pre-Mod State 3 device, or a Mod State 3 onward device?
Help: How do I find my mod state?
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Q2: Is your logger deployed on Centrix, or the Network Rail Intelligent Infrastructure system?
- My logger connects to Centrix
- My logger connects to the Network Rail Intelligent Infrastructure system
- My logger is not connected to any back-office asset management system
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Q2: What Firmware Version is your SA380TX currently running?
Help : How do I know which version of firmware I am running?
- My logger is running a firmware version prior to "1144"
- My logger is running firmware version "1144" or later
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Q3: How do you wish to apply the firmware upgrade?
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Q3: How do you wish to apply the firmware upgrade?
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Q3: How do you wish to apply the firmware upgrade?
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Q3: Is your logger deployed on Centrix, or the Network Rail Intelligent Infrastructure system?
- My logger connects to Centrix
- My logger connects to the Network Rail Intelligent Infrastructure system
- My logger is not connected to any back-office asset management system
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Q3: Is your logger deployed on Centrix, or the Network Rail Intelligent Infrastructure system?
- My logger connects to Centrix
- My logger connects to the Network Rail Intelligent Infrastructure system
- My logger is not connected to any back-office asset management system
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Q4: How do you wish to apply the firmware upgrade?
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Q4: How do you wish to apply the firmware upgrade?
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Q4: How do you wish to apply the firmware upgrade?
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Q4: How do you wish to apply the firmware upgrade?
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Q4: How do you wish to apply the firmware upgrade?
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Q4: How do you wish to apply the firmware upgrade?
Answers
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A1: Upgrading a Mod State 1 or Mod State 2 SA380TX with a USB drive, using the "Centrix Approved" .ZIP firmware package for USB drives
1) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
- For SA380TX MS1/2
- Firmware that is "Centrix Approved".
- Pre-formatted to work with USB drives
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New firmware is released regularly, and approval status may change. Following the guidance above will always steer you towards the correct firmware package. |
2) Follow the instructions for SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade from .ZIP files using a USB Drive using the firmware package just downloaded.
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1) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
- For SA380TX MS1/2
- Firmware that is "Centrix Approved".
- Pre-formatted to work with dUpgrade
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New firmware is released regularly, and approval status may change. Following the guidance above will always steer you towards the correct firmware package. |
2) Follow the instructions for SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade using dUpgrade using the firmware package just downloaded.
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1) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
- For SA380TX MS1/2
- Firmware that is "NR II Approved".
- Pre-formatted to work with USB drives
| Info |
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New firmware is released regularly, and approval status may change. Following the guidance above will always steer you towards the correct firmware package. |
2) Follow the instructions for SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade from .ZIP files using a USB Drive using the firmware package just downloaded.
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1) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
- For SA380TX MS1/2
- Firmware that is "NR II Approved".
- Pre-formatted to work with dUpgrade
| Info |
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New firmware is released regularly, and approval status may change. Following the guidance above will always steer you towards the correct firmware package. |
2) Follow the instructions for SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade using dUpgrade using the firmware package just downloaded.
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As of firmware release 1144, The SA380TX now supports the universal Mpec UPG firmware file format. In order to be able to use this new file format, you will have to first upgrade your firmware via a "stepping stone" version. After which, a further upgrade is required using the new UPG file.
1) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
- For SA380TX MS3+
- Firmware that is labelled "Stepping Stone".
- Pre-formatted to work with USB drives
2) Follow the instructions for SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade using Centrix
Upgrade Guide
Step 1 - Determine logger modstate
See Determine the Mod State of an SA380TX.
Step 2 - Determine current and target firmware, and upgrade method
Based on the modstate determined in step 1:
Modstate 3+
Platform | firmware < 1144 (including 1.5T446-3G-B) | from firmware ≥ 1144 | 1319 | ||||||||||||
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Centrix Upgrade to
| Use 1319 USB ZIP file:
| Use 1319 UPG file:
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NR II / RADAR (Private APN with IP access) Upgrade to
| Use 1319 ZIP files:
| Use 1319 UPG file:
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Not connected to any system | Use 1319 USB ZIP file:
| Use 1319 UPG file:
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Modstate 1/2
Platform | firmware < 1.5T446-3G-B | 1.5T446-3G-B | 311 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Centrix Upgrade to
| Use 311 USB ZIP file:
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NR II / RADAR (Private APN with IP access) Upgrade to
| Use 1.5T446-3G-B ZIP files:
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Not connected to any system | Use 311 USB ZIP file:
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Step 3 - Find the appropriate files
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If you’re upgrading remotely from Centrix, you can skip this step! |
Based on the modstate, target firmware and upgrade method, download the appropriate file from the firmware downloads page.
Step 4 - Follow the appropriate instructions:
Upgrading with USB on site
SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade from .ZIP files using a USB Drive using the firmware package just downloaded.
3) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
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New firmware is released regularly, and approval status may change. Following the guidance above will always steer you towards the correct firmware package. |
4) Follow the instructions for SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade from .UPG files using a USB Drive using the firmware package just downloaded.Anchor
As of firmware release 1144, The SA380TX now supports the universal Mpec UPG firmware file format. In order to be able to use this new file format, you will have to first upgrade your firmware via a "stepping stone" version. After which, a further upgrade is required using the new UPG file.
1) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
- For SA380TX MS3+
- Firmware that is labelled "Stepping Stone".
- Pre-formatted to work with dUpgrade
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Upgrading remotely with dUpgrade
SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade using dUpgrade
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New firmware is released regularly, and approval status may change. Following the guidance above will always steer you towards the correct firmware package. |
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