This page is designed to steer you towards the correct instructions for upgrading your SA380TX data logger such that is running the optimal firmware for its operating environment.
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SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade from .ZIP files using a USB Drive
SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade from .UPG files using a USB Drive
SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade using dUpgrade
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
Platform | firmware < 1144 (including 1.5T446-3G-B) | from firmware ≥ 1144 | 1319 |
|---|---|---|---|
Centrix Upgrade to CENTRIX APPROVED firmware | Use 1319 USB ZIP file:
| Use 1319 UPG file:
| CENTRIX APPROVED |
NR II / RADAR (Private APN with IP access) Upgrade to NR II APPROVED firmware | Use 1319 ZIP files:
| Use 1319 UPG file:
| NR II APPROVED |
Not connected to any system | Use 1319 USB ZIP file:
| Use 1319 UPG file:
|
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
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.
A2: Upgrading a Mod State 1 or Mod State 2 SA380TX with dUpgrade, using the "Centrix Approved" .ZIP firmware package for dUpgrade
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
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.
A3: Upgrading a Mod State 1 or Mod State 2 SA380TX with a USB drive, using the "NR-II 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 "NR II Approved".
Pre-formatted to work with USB drives
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.
A4: Upgrading a Mod State 1 or Mod State 2 SA380TX with dUpgrade remotely, using the "NR-II Approved" .ZIP firmware package for dUpgrade
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
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.
A5: 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 "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:
For SA380TX MS3+
Firmware that is labelled "Stepping Stone".
Pre-formatted to work with USB drives
2) Follow the instructions for 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:
For SA380TX MS3+
Firmware that is labelled "Centrix Approved".
Download the UPG File
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.
A6: 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:
For SA380TX MS3+
Firmware that is labelled "Stepping Stone".
Pre-formatted to work with dUpgrade
2) Follow the instructions for SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade using dUpgrade using the firmware package just downloaded.
A7: 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
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 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:
For SA380TX MS3+
Firmware that is labelled "NR-II Approved".
Download the UPG File
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.
A8: 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
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
2) Follow the instructions for SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade using dUpgrade using the firmware package just downloaded.
3) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
For SA380TX MS3+
Firmware that is labelled "NR-II Approved".
Download the UPG File
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 using dUpgrade using the firmware package just downloaded.
A9: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX with a USB drive, using the "Centrix Recommended" .UPG firmware package
1) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
For SA380TX MS3+
Firmware that is labelled "Centrix Approved".
Download the UPG File
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 .UPG files using a USB Drive using the firmware package just downloaded.
A10: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX with Centrix, using the "Centrix Recommended" .UPG firmware package
Firmware Upgrade is fully integrating into the Centrix platform, follow the instructions for SA380TX - Firmware Upgrade using Centrix to perform the the upgrade
A11: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX with a USB drive, using the "NR-II Approved" .UPG firmware package
1) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
For SA380TX MS3+
Firmware that is labelled "NR-II Approved".
Download the UPG File
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 .UPG files using a USB Drive using the firmware package just downloaded.
A12: Upgrading a Mod State 3 or later SA380TX with dUpgrade remotely, using the "NR-II Approved" .UPG firmware package
1) Visit the Mpec Firmware Downloads Page and download the firmware package with the following properties:
For SA380TX MS3+
Firmware that is labelled "NR-II Approved".
Download the UPG File
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.