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AShanks at 14:11, 19 December 2025

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	:'''NOTE:''' Use the <code>irestore</code> command to restore the original parameters and software version from your backup, if needed.		:'''NOTE:''' Use the <code>irestore</code> command to restore the original parameters and software version from your backup, if needed.
	~~See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/Restoring_T-10_Software_on_an_APU-102_Unit Restoring T-10 Software on an APU-102 Unit] for details about backing up and restoring T-10 software.~~

	See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/APU102_Auto-Recovery_Quick_Start_Guide_(LX800) APU102 Auto‑Recovery Quick Start Guide (LX800)] for details about backing up LX-800 software.		*See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/Restoring_T-10_Software_on_an_APU-102_Unit Restoring T-10 Software on an APU-102 Unit] for details about backing up and restoring T-10 software.

			*See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/APU102_Auto-Recovery_Quick_Start_Guide_(LX800) APU102 Auto‑Recovery Quick Start Guide (LX800)] for details about backing up LX-800 software.

	= Upgrade Files =		= Upgrade Files =
	Download the appropriate software file:		Download the appropriate software file:

AShanks at 14:08, 19 December 2025

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	:'''NOTE:''' Use the <code>irestore</code> command to restore the original parameters and software version from your backup, if needed.		:'''NOTE:''' Use the <code>irestore</code> command to restore the original parameters and software version from your backup, if needed.
	See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/APU102_Auto-Recovery_Quick_Start_Guide_(LX800) APU102 Auto‑Recovery Quick Start Guide (LX800)] for details about ~~creating or updating the backup mirror image for the~~ LX-800 software.		See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/Restoring_T-10_Software_on_an_APU-102_Unit Restoring T-10 Software on an APU-102 Unit] for details about backing up and restoring T-10 software.

			See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/APU102_Auto-Recovery_Quick_Start_Guide_(LX800) APU102 Auto‑Recovery Quick Start Guide (LX800)] for details about backing up LX-800 software.
	= Upgrade Files =		= Upgrade Files =
	Download the appropriate software file:		Download the appropriate software file:

AShanks at 20:14, 5 December 2025

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	= Prerequisites =		= Prerequisites =
	'''IMPORTANT: '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102, ''always'' create a mirror ~~backup~~ of your current configuration. This backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored if the update process fails.		'''IMPORTANT:  '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102 (T‑10 or LX‑800), ''always'' run the <code>ibackup</code> command to create a mirror of your current configuration. This backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored if the update process fails. This backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored if the update process fails.
	* For T-10, use the ~~<code>ibackup</code> command to create the mirror.~~
	* For LX-800, use the <code>shell backup</code> command.

	To confirm that the backup was created successfully, in the change menu of Session 1, enter <code>\mirror.txt</code>. Verify that the creation date of the backup matches the system date of the APU-102. (If the backup date is older than the system date, repeat the process to create a current image.) Optionally, once you have created your backup, run a parameter dump.		To confirm that the backup was created successfully, in the change menu of Session 1, enter <code>\mirror.txt</code>. Verify that the creation date of the backup matches the system date of the APU-102. (If the backup date is older than the system date, repeat the process to create a current image.) Optionally, once you have created your backup, run a parameter dump.

AShanks at 19:01, 4 December 2025

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	= Prerequisites =		= Prerequisites =
	'''IMPORTANT: '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102 ~~(T‑10 or LX‑800)~~, ''always'' ~~run the <code>ibackup</code> command to~~ create a mirror of your current configuration. This backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored if the update process fails.		'''IMPORTANT: '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102, ''always'' create a mirror backup of your current configuration. This backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored if the update process fails.
			* For T-10, use the <code>ibackup</code> command to create the mirror.
			* For LX-800, use the <code>shell backup</code> command.

	To confirm that the backup was created successfully, in the change menu of Session 1, enter <code>\mirror.txt</code>. Verify that the creation date of the backup matches the system date of the APU-102. (If the backup date is older than the system date, repeat the process to create a current image.) Optionally, once you have created your backup, run a parameter dump.		To confirm that the backup was created successfully, in the change menu of Session 1, enter <code>\mirror.txt</code>. Verify that the creation date of the backup matches the system date of the APU-102. (If the backup date is older than the system date, repeat the process to create a current image.) Optionally, once you have created your backup, run a parameter dump.

AShanks: Undo revision 2153 by AShanks (talk)

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 '''NOTE: '''Some content below previously was published as '''Comet Electronics Document 480026: Updating Software'''.&nbsp;
 = Overview =
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 = Prerequisites =
-'''IMPORTANT: '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102, ''always'' create a mirror backup of your current configuration.
+'''IMPORTANT: '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102 (T‑10 or LX‑800), ''always'' run the <code>ibackup</code> command to create a mirror of your current configuration. This backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored if the update process fails.
 To confirm that the backup was created successfully, in the change menu of Session 1, enter <code>\mirror.txt</code>. Verify that the creation date of the backup matches the system date of the APU-102. (If the backup date is older than the system date, repeat the process to create a current image.) Optionally, once you have created your backup, run a parameter dump.
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 :'''NOTE:''' Use the <code>irestore</code> command to restore the original parameters and software version from your backup, if needed.
 See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/APU102_Auto-Recovery_Quick_Start_Guide_(LX800) APU102 Auto‑Recovery Quick Start Guide (LX800)] for details about creating or updating the backup mirror image for the LX-800 software.
 = Upgrade Files =
 Download the appropriate software file:

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 '''NOTE: '''Some content below previously was published as '''Comet Electronics Document 480026: Updating Software'''.&nbsp;
 = Overview =
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 = Prerequisites =
-'''IMPORTANT: '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102 (T‑10 or LX‑800), ''always'' run the <code>ibackup</code> command to create a mirror of your current configuration. This backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored if the update process fails.
+'''IMPORTANT: '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102, ''always'' create a mirror backup of your current configuration.
 To confirm that the backup was created successfully, in the change menu of Session 1, enter <code>\mirror.txt</code>. Verify that the creation date of the backup matches the system date of the APU-102. (If the backup date is older than the system date, repeat the process to create a current image.) Optionally, once you have created your backup, run a parameter dump.
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 :'''NOTE:''' Use the <code>irestore</code> command to restore the original parameters and software version from your backup, if needed.
 See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/APU102_Auto-Recovery_Quick_Start_Guide_(LX800) APU102 Auto‑Recovery Quick Start Guide (LX800)] for details about creating or updating the backup mirror image for the LX-800 software.
 = Upgrade Files =
 Download the appropriate software file:

AShanks at 21:37, 3 December 2025

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	<p>Access the files in the Upgrade Files section below to update either your RailNet T-10 or LX-800 software. The T‑10 upgrade requires a three‑file update. The LX‑800 upgrade uses a single package file.</p>		<p>Access the files in the Upgrade Files section below to update either your RailNet T-10 or LX-800 software. The T‑10 upgrade requires a three‑file update. The LX‑800 upgrade uses a single package file.</p>
	<p>Based on your software, perform the appropriate upgrade procedure using the dedicated section below (T‑10 Upgrade Procedure or LX‑800 Upgrade Procedure).</p>		<p>Based on your software, perform the appropriate upgrade procedure using the dedicated section below (T‑10 Upgrade Procedure or LX‑800 Upgrade Procedure).</p>
	<p>If you have questions or experience an issue during the update process, contact [~~https://support.cometind.com/support/login~~ Comet ~~Electronics customer support~~] for assistance.</p>		<p>If you have questions or experience an issue during the update process, contact [[Comet_Support\|Comet Support]] for assistance.</p>

	= Prerequisites =		= Prerequisites =

AShanks at 21:31, 3 December 2025

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	'''IMPORTANT: '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102 (T‑10 or LX‑800), ''always'' run the <code>ibackup</code> command to create a mirror of your current configuration. This backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored if the update process fails.		'''IMPORTANT: '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102 (T‑10 or LX‑800), ''always'' run the <code>ibackup</code> command to create a mirror of your current configuration. This backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored if the update process fails.

	To confirm that the backup was ~~successful~~, in the change menu of Session 1, enter <code>\mirror.txt</code>. ~~The backup details are displayed, including~~ the creation date~~. Verify that~~ the ~~date shown~~ matches the system date of the APU-102. (If the backup date is older than the system date, repeat the process to create a current image.) Optionally, run a parameter dump.		To confirm that the backup was created successfully, in the change menu of Session 1, enter <code>\mirror.txt</code>. Verify that the creation date of the backup matches the system date of the APU-102. (If the backup date is older than the system date, repeat the process to create a current image.) Optionally, once you have created your backup, run a parameter dump.

	::'''NOTE:''' Use the <code>irestore</code> command to restore the original parameters and software version from your backup, if needed.		:'''NOTE:''' Use the <code>irestore</code> command to restore the original parameters and software version from your backup, if needed.
	See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/APU102_Auto-Recovery_Quick_Start_Guide_(LX800) APU102 Auto‑Recovery Quick Start Guide (LX800)] for details about creating or updating the backup mirror image for the LX-800 software.		See [https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/APU102_Auto-Recovery_Quick_Start_Guide_(LX800) APU102 Auto‑Recovery Quick Start Guide (LX800)] for details about creating or updating the backup mirror image for the LX-800 software.
	= Upgrade Files =		= Upgrade Files =

AShanks at 19:44, 3 December 2025

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	= Overview =		= Overview =
	<p>This procedure provides details for authorized personnel to use in updating the software on the RailNet APU-102. Regular updates are required to optimize functionality and resolve known issues.</p>		<p>This procedure provides details for authorized personnel to use in updating the software on the RailNet APU-102. Regular updates are required to optimize functionality and resolve known issues.</p>
	<p>Access the files in the Upgrade Files section to update either your RailNet T-10 or LX-800 software. The T‑10 upgrade requires a three‑file update. The LX‑800 upgrade uses a single package file.</p>		<p>Access the files in the Upgrade Files section below to update either your RailNet T-10 or LX-800 software. The T‑10 upgrade requires a three‑file update. The LX‑800 upgrade uses a single package file.</p>
	<p>Based on your software, perform the appropriate upgrade procedure using the dedicated section below (T‑10 or LX‑800).</p>		<p>Based on your software, perform the appropriate upgrade procedure using the dedicated section below (T‑10 Upgrade Procedure or LX‑800 Upgrade Procedure).</p>
	<p>If you have questions or experience an issue during the update process, contact [https://support.cometind.com/support/login Comet Electronics customer support] for assistance.</p>		<p>If you have questions or experience an issue during the update process, contact [https://support.cometind.com/support/login Comet Electronics customer support] for assistance.</p>

AShanks at 19:39, 3 December 2025

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	= Overview =		= Overview =
	<p>This procedure provides details for authorized personnel to use in updating the software on the RailNet APU-102. Regular updates are required to optimize functionality and resolve known issues.</p>		<p>This procedure provides details for authorized personnel to use in updating the software on the RailNet APU-102. Regular updates are required to optimize functionality and resolve known issues.</p>
	<p>Access the files in the Upgrade Files section to update either your RailNet T-10 or LX-800 software: The T‑10 upgrade requires a three‑file update ~~(plus supporting batch file), while the~~ LX‑800 upgrade uses a single ~~full‑package~~ file.</p>		<p>Access the files in the Upgrade Files section to update either your RailNet T-10 or LX-800 software. The T‑10 upgrade requires a three‑file update. The LX‑800 upgrade uses a single package file.</p>
	<p>Based on your software, perform the appropriate upgrade procedure using the dedicated section below (T‑10 or LX‑800).</p>		<p>Based on your software, perform the appropriate upgrade procedure using the dedicated section below (T‑10 or LX‑800).</p>
	<p>If you have questions or experience an issue during the update process, contact [https://support.cometind.com/support/login Comet Electronics customer support] for assistance.</p>		<p>If you have questions or experience an issue during the update process, contact [https://support.cometind.com/support/login Comet Electronics customer support] for assistance.</p>
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	= T-10 Upgrade Procedure =		= T-10 Upgrade Procedure =
	Complete the steps below to update the T-10 software ~~on the RailNet APU~~-~~102~~:		Complete the steps below to update the T-10 software using a three-file update (plus supporting batch file):

	::'''IMPORTANT: '''Do not attempt to update via serial port.		::'''IMPORTANT: '''Do not attempt to update via serial port.
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	<li>Review your parameters after reboot, as they may need to be updated.</li>		<li>Review your parameters after reboot, as they may need to be updated.</li>
	<li>To verify that the software update was successful, enter the following command: <code>version</code>.		<li>To verify that the software update was successful, enter the following command: <code>version</code>.
	<div class="note">'''NOTE: '''This command may take ~~up to~~ a ~~minute~~ to run.</div></li>		<div class="note">'''NOTE: '''This command may take a few moments to run.</div></li>
	<li>The system displays the version information, as in the example image below.		<li>The system displays the version information, as in the example image below.
	<div class="note">'''NOTE:''' ~~Output~~ may vary ~~depending~~ on the software release ~~and version~~.</div></li>		<div class="note">'''NOTE:''' Version details may vary based on the software release.</div></li>
	</ol>		</ol>
	::[[File:T-10_version_info.png]]		::[[File:T-10_version_info.png]]

	= LX-800 Upgrade Procedure =		= LX-800 Upgrade Procedure =
	Complete the steps below to update the LX-800 software ~~on the RailNet APU-102~~:		Complete the steps below to update the LX-800 software using a single package file:

	::'''IMPORTANT: '''Do not attempt to update via serial port.		::'''IMPORTANT: '''Do not attempt to update via serial port.
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li>Connect and login to the APU-102.</li>		<li>Connect and login to the APU-102.</li>
	<li>Zrec the ~~files~~: <code>V5.2.0.17Full.zip</code>.		<li>Zrec the file: <code>V5.2.0.17Full.zip</code>.
	<div class="note">'''NOTE:''' File names are intended as examples and subject to change based on latest release.</div></li>		<div class="note">'''NOTE:''' File names are intended as examples and subject to change based on latest release.</div></li>
	<li>Confirm that the received file is present.</li>		<li>Confirm that the received file is present.</li>
	<li>Enter <code>dir ssunzip.exe</code></li>		<li>Enter <code>dir ssunzip.exe</code>.</li>
	<li>Enter <code>shell ssunzip V5.2.0.17FULL.zip</code></li>		<li>Enter <code>shell ssunzip V5.2.0.17FULL.zip</code>.</li>
	<li>Perform a full system reboot.</li>		<li>Perform a full system reboot.</li>
	<li>Review your parameters after reboot, as they may need to be updated.</li>		<li>Review your parameters after reboot, as they may need to be updated.</li>
	</ol>		</ol>