Revision as of 17:47, 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.

Prerequisite

IMPORTANT: Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102 (T‑10 or LX‑800), always run the ibackup command to create a mirror of your current configuration, and reboot your system. If the update process fails, this backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored.

NOTE: Use the irestore command to restore the original parameters and software version from your backup, if needed.

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.
Reboot the system to finalize the update.

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.

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.

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 = Prerequisite =
-'''Important: '''Before updating software on the RailNet APU‑102 (T‑10 or LX‑800), run the <code>ibackup</code> command to create a mirror of your current configuration. This backup prevents data loss and ensures that the system can be restored to its original state if the update process encounters errors.
+'''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, and reboot your system. If the update process fails, this backup prevents data loss and ensures that your system can be restored.
+'''NOTE:''' Use the <code>irestore</code> command to restore the original parameters and software version from your backup, if needed.
+<!--EndFragment -->
 = Upgrade Files =
 Download the appropriate software file:
@@ Line 19: / Line 22: @@
 Complete the steps below to update the T-10 software on the RailNet APU-102:
-'''Important: '''Do not attempt to update via serial port!
+'''IMPORTANT: '''Do not attempt to update via serial port!
 #Connect and login to the APU.
 #
+#Reboot the system to finalize the update.
 = 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.
+'''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.<br>
-{| class="wikitable" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 76.8817%; height: 46px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid;" border="2"
-|- style="height: 46px;"
-! style="width: 40%; height: 46px; background-color: rgb(53, 152, 219);" | NOTE:&nbsp;
-! style="width: 60%; height: 46px;" | 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
-|}
-#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)