FX-3 firmware update

Projects A2300
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Please let me know how to update FX-3 firmware on the ASR-2300.

2

The updated firmware is available from the Loctronix support site for the ASR-2300. Instructions for implementing the update can be found within the zip package. Below is a copy of these instructions.

Best,

Mike

  1. Goto the ASR-2300 Support Site: http://www.loctronix.com/support/Asr2300/default.aspx

  2. Download the latest firmware update.

  3. Download the latest RF Profile.

  4. Download the standard 2 CH Receiver logic file e.g. 2ChRx_0113_140728.zip.

     http://www.loctronix.com/support/Asr2300/waveforms/2ChRx_0113_140728.zip

  5. Open a command console and set path environment variable to access the A2300 API.

    set path=%path%;C:\Program Files (x86)\Loctronix\A2300\bin\x64\release

6)Update the device firmware using the following command. NOTE if not done correctly, it can brick your device.

A2300Update w fi rl78-std-A2300-B-10101-0-141028.bin

  1. Device should reboot when completed and the run A2300Identify to produce the following.

    Enumerating ASR-2300 devices…

    [USB Address: 2]
    Identity: ID: ASR-2300, S/N: -N/A-, Model: ASR-2300
    CPU FW Ver: 01.01.01 - 0000
    FX3 FW Ver: -Not implemented-
    FPGA ID-Ver: 0101 - 02.02

  2. Now install the RF Profiles, by first unzipping the file and then execute the following command:

    A2300Update w pr “ASR-2300-B-StdRfProfiles 10001-1-140714.rfpbit”

  3. Now install the standard FPGA logic.

    A2300Update w fl 2ChRx_0113_140728.bit

  4. Cycle the power on the device to hard reboot.

  5. Test the installation by running A2300Identify

    Enumerating ASR-2300 devices…

    [USB Address: 2]
    Identity: ID: ASR-2300, S/N: -N/A-, Model: ASR-2300
    CPU FW Ver: 01.01.00 - 0000
    FX3 FW Ver: -Not implemented-
    FPGA ID-Ver: 0001 - 01.13

  6. Calibrate the device. Run A2300Calibrate

    A2300Calibrate

  7. Device should be up to date and in working order.

3

Thank you for your reply.

But I don’t know how to update FX-3 firmware yet.

How do I update the USB controller using the following file?
http://www.loctronix.com/support/Asr2300/firmware/Fx3-std-A2300-10000-7.zip

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The Fx3 firmware has not changed since we released the device. You should not need an update.

The procedure requires downloading Cypress tools and using their flash update features. We will provide the documentation should it be necessary to update.

Best,

Mike