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Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:23 am
by MotoFAN
Hi /\/\ gurus!
How to perform upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head? I will specify certain points:
1. It' possible at all without putting control head back to the radio body?
2. If YES on question #1, what's connector i can use when in remote head config - 26 pin rear or CGAI in control head?
3. Any risks to get brick or control head sync problems?
4. Any other advices to stay out of mischief?
P.S.
I hope that XTL2500 is very similar to XTL5000 in this process. Therefore experience of XTL5000 owners will be also helpful.
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:57 am
by escomm
RS232 cable through the mic port on the control head. Be sure to specify to CPS that it's a remote setup. Should run smoothly from there.
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 11:34 am
by MotoFAN
Hi Jeff! Thanks!
escomm wrote:Be sure to specify to CPS that it's a remote setup.
How exactly?
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 11:38 am
by escomm
A screen will pop up when you enter the control head sync process asking you what kind of set up you have
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 11:50 am
by MotoFAN
escomm wrote:A screen will pop up when you enter the control head sync process asking you what kind of set up you have
When it will pop-up? I never tried to upgrade mobiles. After run FLASHport > Upgrade Radio, selecting proper .cvn & etc.?
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 1:40 pm
by MotoFAN
escomm wrote:RS232 cable through the mic port on the control head. Be sure to specify to CPS that it's a remote setup. Should run smoothly from there.
How much time this upgrade takes? I am in Maintenance Mode for a 35 minutes! And CPS still doing someting. Serial cable attached to the remote head.
Something wrong?
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:04 pm
by jmr061
Well its over an hour after your post. If it is still going I would say something is wrong. However my last xtl5000 with an O3 took over 30 minutes via serial. Try to be patient. I can't remember the specific time it took abut I am thinking 45 mins +.
Jason
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:14 pm
by MotoFAN
CPS said 20 mins for mobiles. Yes, something wrong with in my case.
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:17 pm
by MotoFAN
XTL2500 in remote head configuration should goes red (MAINTENANCE MODE) when upgrading FW?
Or it's abnormal?
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:21 pm
by jmr061
The 20 mins is a lie, trust me. Time to retry the upgrade.
Jason
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:37 am
by RKG
KB9KST wrote:The 20 mins is a lie, trust me. Time to retry the upgrade.
Jason
Agreed.
Each time I do this, it seems like the program stops on the same "block," which (from memory; don't hold me to this) was "block 16." Go for a smoke (or maybe a meal) and it should finish eventually.
Re: Firmware upgrade on XTL2500 with remote control head
Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:48 am
by MotoFAN
Guys,
XTL2500 in remote head configuration should goes red (MAINTENANCE MODE) when upgrading FW?