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SA380TX Firmware Upgrade Support

Owned by Mark Beeson (Deactivated)
Last updated: Jul 13, 2023 by Oliver Skidmore (Unlicensed)
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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.

Already know how you want to proceed?

Use the links below to jump straight to the relevant article, or the Mpec firmware downloads Page

Mpec Firmware Downloads Page

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 https://mpec.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SSD/pages/711885459.

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

Platform

firmware < 1144 (including 1.5T446-3G-B)

from firmware ≥ 1144

1319

Centrix

Upgrade to Centrix Approved firmware

Use 1319 USB ZIP file:

  • on site with USB drive

Use 1319 UPG file:

  • remotely with Centrix

  • on site with USB drive

Centrix Approved

NR II / RADAR (Private APN with IP access)

Upgrade to NR 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

NR 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

Platform

firmware < 1.5T446-3G-B

1.5T446-3G-B

311

Centrix

Upgrade to Centrix Approved firmware

Use 311 USB ZIP file:

  • on site with USB drive

Centrix Approved

NR II / RADAR (Private APN with IP access)

Upgrade to NR II Approved firmware

Use 1.5T446-3G-B ZIP files:

  • remotely with dUpgrade

  • on site with USB drive

NR II Approved

Not supported

Not connected to any system

Use 311 USB ZIP file:

  • on site with USB drive

 

Step 3 - Find the appropriate files

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

https://mpec.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SSD/pages/724500974

https://mpec.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SSD/pages/724501228

Upgrading remotely with dUpgrade

Upgrading remotely with Centrix