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<p>This procedure provides details for authorized personnel to use in updating the software on the RailNet APU-102.</p> | <p>This procedure provides details for authorized personnel to use in updating the software on the RailNet APU-102.</p> | ||
<p>Regular updates are required to optimize functionality and resolve known issues.</p> | <p>Regular updates are required to optimize functionality and resolve known issues.</p> | ||
<p> | <p>Access the files in the Upgrade Files section to update either your RailNet T-10 or LX-800 software.</p> | ||
<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 experience | <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> | ||
= Prerequisites = | |||
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= Upgrade Files = | = Upgrade Files = | ||
Download the appropriate software file: | Download the appropriate software file: | ||
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<li>[https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/RailNET_LX-800_Version_5_software RailNET LX-800 Version 5 Software].</li> | <li>[https://docdepot.railrsm.com/index.php/RailNET_LX-800_Version_5_software RailNET LX-800 Version 5 Software].</li> | ||
= T-10 Upgrade Procedure = | |||
Complete the steps below to update the T-10 software on the RailNet APU-102: | |||
'''Important: '''Do not attempt to update via serial port! | |||
#Connect and login to the APU. | |||
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= LX-800 Upgrade Procedure = | = LX-800 Upgrade Procedure = | ||
Revision as of 17:06, 3 December 2025
NOTE: This content originally was published in an earlier version as Comet Electronics Document 480026: Updating Software.
Overview
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.
Access the files in the Upgrade Files section to update either your RailNet T-10 or LX-800 software.
Based on your software, perform the appropriate upgrade procedure using the dedicated section below (T‑10 or LX‑800).
If you have questions or experience an issue during the update process, contact Comet Electronics customer support for assistance.
Prerequisites
Upgrade Files
Download the appropriate software file:
T-10 Upgrade Procedure
Complete the steps below to update the T-10 software on the RailNet APU-102:
Important: Do not attempt to update via serial port!
- Connect and login to the APU.
LX-800 Upgrade Procedure
Complete the steps below to update the LX-800 software on the RailNet APU-102:
Important: Do not attempt to update via serial port.
- Connect and login to the APU.
- Enter – ibackup
- We do this incase anything goes wrong.
- irestore will bring back the original parameters and software version.
- Do a Reboot
- Enter – Type \mirror.txt
- This will show you the backup that you just done.
- You will see an updated date and time with this prompt.
| NOTE: | IF THE PROMPT GIVES YOU A TIME AND DATE OLDER THAN WHAT THE APU IS SHOWING AS TODAYS DATE, THEN START THE PROCESS OVER AGAIN |
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- Run a parameter dump (optional).
- Zrec the files. (F.BAT, V52_1_0.exe, ZIP.PSP).
- File is V5.2.1.0RC3 (this file name is subject to change as newer versions are made)
- Do a full reboot. There is no need to shell anything as this is a self-executing update.
- Your system should be updated. Don’t forget to look at your parameters as they will have to be updated.
- To make sure that the driver was updated, type, shell dir c:\windows\rtss\009\wdidvr.rts
- The output is shown below. The date provided should be 04/26/2024.
