Firmware Downloads
TRAX Flex HS
Installation Instructions
To install the new firmware, download the file to your computer, then unzip it. Next, run the TRAXPro software (note that
version 2.0 or higher of TRAXPro is required) and go to the Tools menu. Select TRAX Update and click on the Load
New Firmware tab. Set the Path to the location where you unzipped the downloaded file and then connect your TRAX to
the computer in the same way you would if you were downloading data. Once set,
click the Update Firmware button and the process will begin.
To install the new firmware, download the file to your computer, then unzip it. Next, run the TRAXPro software (note that
version 2.0 or higher of TRAXPro is required) and go to the Tools menu. Select TRAX Update and click on the Load
New Firmware tab. Set the Path to the location where you unzipped the downloaded file and then connect your TRAX to
the computer in the same way you would if you were downloading data. Once set,
click the Update Firmware button and the process will begin.
To check the version of firmware in your TRAX, turn
the unit on. The firmware version will be displayed at
the bottom right of the first screen that appears.
the unit on. The firmware version will be displayed at
the bottom right of the first screen that appears.
Radar Recorder
Installation Instructions
Installing firmware into the Radar Recorder requires the use of a terminal communications program like Windows
HyperTerminal. The instructions below are based on using Windows HyperTerminal but should be similar for
other communications programs.
1. Download the zipped firmware file above, save it on your computer, then unzip it.
2. Connect the Radar Recorder to a COM Port on your computer. The interface cable used to connect the Radar
Recorder to the iPAQ can be used by removing the iPAQ adapter from the cable.
Installing firmware into the Radar Recorder requires the use of a terminal communications program like Windows
HyperTerminal. The instructions below are based on using Windows HyperTerminal but should be similar for
other communications programs.
1. Download the zipped firmware file above, save it on your computer, then unzip it.
2. Connect the Radar Recorder to a COM Port on your computer. The interface cable used to connect the Radar
Recorder to the iPAQ can be used by removing the iPAQ adapter from the cable.
To check the version of firmware in your Radar
Recorder, connect the PDA and start Pocket Collect.
The main screen will list the firmware version.
Recorder, connect the PDA and start Pocket Collect.
The main screen will list the firmware version.
Version 1.2.00 - Released March 1, 2009
Installation Instructions
To install the new firmware, download the file to your computer, then unzip it. Next, run the TRAXPro software (note that
version 2.0 or higher of TRAXPro is required) and go to the Tools menu. Select TRAX Update and click on the Load
New Firmware tab. Set the Path to the location where you unzipped the downloaded file and then connect your TRAX to
the computer in the same way you would if you were downloading data. Once set,
click the Update Firmware button and the process will begin.
To install the new firmware, download the file to your computer, then unzip it. Next, run the TRAXPro software (note that
version 2.0 or higher of TRAXPro is required) and go to the Tools menu. Select TRAX Update and click on the Load
New Firmware tab. Set the Path to the location where you unzipped the downloaded file and then connect your TRAX to
the computer in the same way you would if you were downloading data. Once set,
click the Update Firmware button and the process will begin.
To check the version of firmware in your TRAX, turn
the unit on. The firmware version will be displayed at
the bottom right of the first screen that appears.
the unit on. The firmware version will be displayed at
the bottom right of the first screen that appears.
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TRAX Apollyon
Version 1.3.00 - Released June 10, 2010
This version corrects a bug that can occur when downloading files collected in the Volume Only format to a USB Flash drive. It removes
the 'New' option of the USB download menu, leaving only the option to download ALL counts in memory.
the 'New' option of the USB download menu, leaving only the option to download ALL counts in memory.
Version 1.1.07 - Released February 5, 2008
Version 1.72 - Released October 10, 2007
3. Power on the Radar Recorder by connecting the battery. A battery with a good charge (6.2 volts or higher should be used).
4. Start the Windows HyperTerminal program. It is typically listed under Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications.
5. Assign a name like ‘Radar’
6. Set the Connect Using to whatever Comm Port you are connected to on your computer.
7. Port Settings should be:
Bits per second: 19200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: None
8. You can check the connection by entering h in HyperTerminal. This should show the header information of the Radar Recorder in HyperTerminal.
(On first connection you may need to type this in two or three times.)
A typical header will look like:
{003338 010103 22}
^00000001 000504 010103 0060 016801 300000 0000000450 7172 01 151 0^
!0000 0000 0000 0190013021!
~003338 010103~
9. Once connected, you can upload new firmware by entering m99- in HyperTerminal. Click on the Transfer menu, then select Send File. Set the
protocol to ZModem, then click locate the firmware file you downloaded and unzipped using the Browse button. The file name is RADAR72.HEX. Once
this is selected, click Send.
Once transfer is complete, the Radar Recorder will be reset to factory defaults, so you will need to update the date and time the next time you connect
the PDA to the Radar Recorder, and also re-enter any lane distances
for data collection.
4. Start the Windows HyperTerminal program. It is typically listed under Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications.
5. Assign a name like ‘Radar’
6. Set the Connect Using to whatever Comm Port you are connected to on your computer.
7. Port Settings should be:
Bits per second: 19200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: None
8. You can check the connection by entering h in HyperTerminal. This should show the header information of the Radar Recorder in HyperTerminal.
(On first connection you may need to type this in two or three times.)
A typical header will look like:
{003338 010103 22}
^00000001 000504 010103 0060 016801 300000 0000000450 7172 01 151 0^
!0000 0000 0000 0190013021!
~003338 010103~
9. Once connected, you can upload new firmware by entering m99- in HyperTerminal. Click on the Transfer menu, then select Send File. Set the
protocol to ZModem, then click locate the firmware file you downloaded and unzipped using the Browse button. The file name is RADAR72.HEX. Once
this is selected, click Send.
Once transfer is complete, the Radar Recorder will be reset to factory defaults, so you will need to update the date and time the next time you connect
the PDA to the Radar Recorder, and also re-enter any lane distances
for data collection.
Version 1.3.02 - Released Dec. 01, 2010
This version adds a battery voltage reading to the main screen of the Apollyon, modifies the low battery warning message and modifies
how the displayed voltage is determined.
how the displayed voltage is determined.