Hytera RD980 Installation and operation manual

DMR Repeater
Upgrade Guide
Document Version: R7.6
Release Date: 01-2016

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Contents
Documentation Information....................................................................................................................1
1. Instructions before Upgrade...............................................................................................................3
1.1 Important Tips................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Firmware Version Check..................................................................................................................3
1.3 Applicable Model and Version..........................................................................................................4
2. Preparations before Upgrade.............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Hardware for Upgrade......................................................................................................................5
2.2 Installing Upgrade Software .............................................................................................................6
3. Upgrade and Check..............................................................................................................................7
3.1 Entering the Download Mode........................................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 RD98X/RD96X .......................................................................................................................7
3.1.2 RD62X....................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Starting Upgrade...............................................................................................................................8
3.3 After-upgrade Check ......................................................................................................................11
3.3.1 RD98X...................................................................................................................................11
3.3.2 RD96X/RD62X .....................................................................................................................12

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Documentation Information
This section describes the conventions and revision history of this document.
Documentation Conventions
Instructional Icons
Icon Description
Tip Indicates information that can help you make better use of your product.
Note Indicates references that can further describe the related topics.
Caution Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage.
Warning Indicates situations that could cause minor personal injury.
Danger Indicates situations that could cause major personal injury or even death.
Notational Conventions
Item Description
“ ” The quotation marks enclose the name of a software interface element. For
example, click “OK”.
Bold The text in boldface denotes the name of a hardware button. For example, press the
PTT key.
-> The symbol directs you to access a multi-level menu. For example, to select “New”
from the “File” menu, we will describe it as follows: File -> New.
Revision History
Version Date Description
R7.6 01-2016 Ninth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R7.6 (A7.06.04.000,
S7.06.04.000, N7.06.04.000 or C7.06.04.000).
R7.0 02-2015 Eighth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R7.0 (A7.00.09.003 or
S7.00.09.003).
R6.5 09-2014 Seventh release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R6.5 (A7.00.08.003
or S7.00.08.003).

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Version Date Description
R6.0 02-2014 Sixth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R6.0 (A6.00.05.004 or
S6.00.05.004).
R5.5 08-2013 Fifth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R5.5 (A5.05.10.003 or
S5.05.10.003).
R5.1 03-2013 Fourth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R5.1 (A5.01.03.002 or
S5.01.03.002).
R5.0 11-2012
Third release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R5.0 (A5.00.10.005
or S5.00.10.005).
It is applicable to RD96X upgrade.
R4.5 06-2012 Second release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R4.5 (A4.05.13.003
or S4.05.13.003).
R3.5 05-2011 Initial release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R3.5 (A3.05.10.001).

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1. Instructions before Upgrade
1.1 Important Tips
To achieve a successful upgrade of the firmware, please carefully read the instructions below before
operation:
This document can instruct you to upgrade the firmware (R5.0 or above) in repeaters of specific
models to A7.06.04.000,S7.06.04.000,N7.06.04.000 or C7.06.04.000. For the firmware version
below R5.0, users need to upgrade the firmware to R5.0 or above first by using the upgrade kits of
R7.0 or below.
Make sure the computer is installed with a USB driver. Otherwise, please install the USB driver
first, with reference to the Hytera USB Driver Installation User Guide.
After successful upgrade, re-program the repeater with a CPS of V7.06.02.006 or above.
Do not run other Hytera applications during upgrade. If the upgrade is interrupted by another
application, please try the upgrade again by restarting the repeater and entering the download mode.
Do not disconnect the power of repeater during upgrade. However, if the power is disconnected or
error occurs during upgrade, restart the repeater for another try.
If the operation of USB driver runs out during upgrade, the system may issue “Reading data error!” or
Writing data error!”. In such cases, please try the upgrade again by restarting the repeater and
entering the download mode.
If the repeater is powered on abnormally or cannot be powered on after upgrade, please try the
upgrade again by restarting the repeater and entering the download mode.
If the repeater is abnormally in upgrade processing, please try the upgrade again by restarting the
repeater and entering the download mode.
1.2 Firmware Version Check
Caution
Please check whether the firmware version is applicable before upgrade. If not applicable, please do
not upgrade; otherwise the repeater may get damaged.
Step 1 Use the match CPS to read data from the target repeater.
Step 2 Check the “Firmware Version” under “Radio Information”, to see whether it satisfies the
requirements specified in the section 1.3 Applicable Model and Version. Here we take RD980
for example:

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Step 3 Disconnect the CPS and repeater.
Step 4 Power off the repeater.
1.3 Applicable Model and Version
Upgrade model number, please refer to the instruction of radio UPGRADEKIT tool.

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2. Preparations before Upgrade
2.1 Hardware for Upgrade
Prepare the corresponding programming cable before upgrade. Programming cables for different
models are listed below.
Model Programming Cable
RD98X/RD96X
PC47
PC37
RD62X PC75

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Note
When using the PC47 programming cable, connect the repeater and PC with PC47.
When using the PC37 programming cable, palm microphone and the hanger are also needed.
Connect the palm microphone to the 10Pin port on the front panel of the repeater, and hook the
palm microphone on the hanger.
2.2 Installing Upgrade Software
Before upgrade, install the corresponding program in the following steps.
Step 1 Prepare the firmware upgrade package.
Step 2 Decompress the upgrade package.
You can find the corresponding firmware upgrade guide and setup program.
Step 3 Double click the program (setup.exe) to start the installation.
Step 4 Refer to the interface prompts to finish the installation.
Then you can find a desktop shortcut for this upgrade software.

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3. Upgrade and Check
Make the repeater enter the download mode first before updating the software.
3.1 Entering the Download Mode
3.1.1 RD98X/RD96X
Using PC47 programming cable
You can use the PC47 programming cable to enter the download mode:
Step 1 Toggle the switch on PC47 to the DL end
Note
Do not toggle to the DL end during programming.
Step 2 Use PC47 to connect the repeater and PC.
Step 3 Power on the repeater and enter the download mode.
Step 4 If the repeater enters the download mode successfully, the LED will flash red for several
seconds and then glow red solidly. Otherwise, it indicates the access fails. In this case, you
need to try to enter again.
Note
After upgrade, toggle the switch on PC47 to the CPS end and then power off the repeater.
Using PC37 programming cable
You can use the palm microphone and its hanger to enter the download mode:
Step 1 Connect the palm microphone to the 10Pin port on the front panel of the repeater, and hook the
palm microphone on the hanger.
Note
If the microphone hanger is not available, you can connect the hook to the GND using a
metal conductor.

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Step 2 Hold down the PTT on the palm microphone and power on the repeater, so as to let the
repeater enter the download mode.
Step 3 When the repeater enters the download mode successfully, the LED will flash red for several
seconds and then glow red solidly. Otherwise, it indicates the access fails. In this case, you
need to try to enter again.
Step 4 Disconnect the palm microphone from the repeater, and use PC37 to connect the repeater to
PC.
3.1.2 RD62X
Use PC75 to connect the repeater and PC, and toggle the switch on the programming cable to the DL
end, then power on the repeater to enter the download mode. The connection diagram for PC75 is
similar to that for PC47.
3.2 Starting Upgrade
After the repeater entering the download mode, update the software as follows:
Step 1 Enter the main interface of the software by clicking its shortcut.

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Note
If a “Restore” button is displayed in the main interface, it indicates an abnormity of RCDB
data during the previous upgrade. In this case, please restore the repeater with reference to
Step 4 below.
Step 2 Go to “Menu -> For Radio” and check the model, as shown below.
Step 3 Click “Upgrade” in the main interface.

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During the upgrade process,
If the prompt “Open USB failed” appears, check whether the cable is properly connected to
the repeater, and whether the USB interface is occupied by other software.
The prompt “The firmware version [xx.x.xx.xxx] is beyond the upgrade software!” indicates
the upgrade package is not compatible with the current firmware. Please stop upgrading
right away.
“Reading data error!” or “Writing data error!” or alerts alike indicates the USB connection
has timed out. Click “OK”, and try the upgrade again by restarting the repeater and entering
the download mode.
The prompt “Writing data error! RCDB data is already saved to file, from which you can
restore your data when necessary.” indicates an abnormity of the RCDB data during
upgrade. Click “OK” and then you can see a “Restore” button in the main interface.
Step 4 (optional) Restore the repeater in case of the RCDB data abnormity, in this way:
1. Click “Restore” to proceed to the corresponding interface.

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2. Select the serial number of the repeater to be restored, and click “Restore” again.
If the serial number is not available, do not click “Restore”.
Step 5 A prompt box as shown below appears upon successful upgrade.
If no prompt appears, please try the upgrade again by restarting the repeater and entering the
download mode.
Step 6 Click “OK” and power off the repeater.
3.3 After-upgrade Check
Check whether the upgrade is successful.
3.3.1 RD98X
As LCD is designed for RD98X, the firmware information can be checked not only via the CPS of
V7.06.02.006but also via the repeater menu which you can do as follows:
Step 1 Power on the repeater.
Step 2 Press the Navigation Knob to enter the main menu.
Step 3 Rotate the Navigation Knob to select “Radio Info”.

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Step 4 Press the Navigation Knob again to enter the “Radio Info” interface to check the repeater
information.
Step 5 Check whether the firmware version is A7.06.04.000,S7.06.04.000,N7.06.04.000 or
C7.06.04.000.
Step 6 Power off the repeater.
3.3.2 RD96X/RD62X
As no LCD is designed for RD96X and RD62X, the firmware information can only be checked via the
CPS of V7.06.02.006, do as follows:
Step 1 Power on the repeater.
Step 2 Use the CPS of V7.06.02.006 to read data from the target repeater.
Step 3 Click the “Radio Information” to check whether the firmware version is A7.06.04.000,
S7.06.04.000,N7.06.04.000 or C7.06.04.000.
Step 4 Power off the repeater.