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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?

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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?

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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?

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Q3:  Is your logger deployed on Centrix, or the Network Rail Intelligent Infrastructure 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:

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  • For SA380TX MS1/2
  • Firmware that is "Centrix Approved".
  • Pre-formatted to work with USB drives
Info

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:

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  • For SA380TX MS1/2
  • Firmware that is "Centrix Approved".
  • Pre-formatted to work with dUpgrade
Info

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:

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  • For SA380TX MS1/2
  • Firmware that is "NR II Approved".
  • Pre-formatted to work with USB drives
Info

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:

Image Removed

  • For SA380TX MS1/2
  • Firmware that is "NR II Approved".
  • Pre-formatted to work with dUpgrade
Info

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:

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  • 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

Centrix

Upgrade to

Status
colourGreen
titleCentrix Approved
firmware

Use 1319 USB ZIP file:

  • on site with USB drive

Use 1319 UPG file:

  • remotely with Centrix

  • on site with USB drive

Status
colourGreen
titleCentrix Approved

NR II / RADAR (Private APN with IP access)

Upgrade to

Status
colourBlue
titleNR II Approved
firmware

Use 1319 ZIP files:

  • remotely with dUpgrade

  • on site with USB drive

Use 1319 UPG file:

  • remotely with dUpgrade

  • on site with USB drive

Status
colourBlue
titleNR II Approved

Not connected to any system

Use 1319 USB ZIP file:

  • on site with USB drive

Use 1319 UPG file:

  • on site with USB drive

Modstate 1/2

Platform

firmware < 1.5T446-3G-B

1.5T446-3G-B

311

Centrix

Upgrade to

Status
colourGreen
titleCentrix Approved
firmware

Use 311 USB ZIP file:

  • on site with USB drive

Status
colourGreen
titleCentrix Approved

NR II / RADAR (Private APN with IP access)

Upgrade to

Status
colourBlue
titleNR II Approved
firmware

Use 1.5T446-3G-B ZIP files:

  • remotely with dUpgrade

  • on site with USB drive

Status
colourBlue
titleNR II Approved

Status
colourRed
titleNot supported

Not connected to any system

Use 311 USB ZIP file:

  • on site with USB drive

Step 3 - Find the appropriate files

Info

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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SA380TX

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Info

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. AnchorA9A9A6: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX by first using dUpgrade remotely to apply the "Stepping Stone" .ZIP firmware package for dUpgrade ,then using Centrix to apply the "Centrix Approved" .UPG firmware package.

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:

Image Removed

  • 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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3) After firmware upgrade to the "stepping stone" version is complete, follow the instructions for he SA380TX may be upgraded directly from Centrix.

Info

New firmware is released regularly, and approval status may change. Following the guidance above will always steer you towards the correct firmware package.

AnchorA10A10A10: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX with a USB drive, first using the "Stepping Stone" .ZIP firmware package for USB drives ,then using  "NR-II Approved" .UPG firmware package AnchorA12A12A12: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX with dUpgrade remotely, first using the "Stepping Stone" .ZIP firmware package for dUpgrade ,then using  "NR-II Approved" .UPG firmware package AnchorA13A13A13: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX with a USB drive,  using the "Centrix Recomended" .UPG firmware package AnchorA15A15A15: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX  with Centrix, using the "Centrix Recomended" .UPG firmware package AnchorA16A16A16: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX with a USB drive, using the "NR-II Approved" .UPG firmware package AnchorA18A18A18: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX with dUpgrade remotely, using the "NR-II Approved" .UPG firmware package

Upgrading remotely with Centrix

SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade using Centrix