Hytera RD98X series Installation and operation manual

DMR Repeater
Upgrade Guide

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Contents
Documentation Information...................................................................................................................1
1. Important Tips before Upgrade .........................................................................................................3
2. Before you Start .................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Firmware Version Check.................................................................................................................4
2.2 Preparations ...................................................................................................................................4
3. Upgrade and Check............................................................................................................................6
3.1 Entering the Download Mode..........................................................................................................6
3.1.1 RD98X/RD96X......................................................................................................................6
3.1.2 RD62X ..................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Starting Upgrade.............................................................................................................................7
3.3 After-upgrade Check.....................................................................................................................11
3.3.1 RD98X ................................................................................................................................11
3.3.2 RD96X/RD62X....................................................................................................................11
A Applicable Model and Version.........................................................................................................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
R8.1 01-2017
Eleventh release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R8.1
(A8.01.02.003/S8.01.02.003/N 8.01.02.003/C 8.01.02.003)
R8.0 11-2016
Tenth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R8.0 (A8.00.09.001/
S8.00.09.001/ N 8.00.09.001/ C 8.00.09.001)
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).

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Version Date Description
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).
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. Important Tips before Upgrade
To achieve a successful upgrade, please carefully read the instructions below before operation:
This document instructs you to upgrade the firmware (R5.0 or above) in repeaters of specific models
to A8.01.02.003, N8.01.02.003, S8.01.02.003 or C8.01.02.003.For the firmware version below R5.0,
please first upgrade the firmware to R5.0 or above first by using the upgrade kits of R7.0 or below.
Do not disconnect the radio and the PC during upgrade; otherwise, data loss or radio damage may
occur.
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 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.
After successful upgrade, re-program the repeater with a CPS of V8.01. 02.002 or above.

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2. Before you Start
2.1 Firmware Version Check
Caution
Please check whether the firmware version of the repeater satisfies the requirements before upgrade.
If not applicable, please do not upgrade; otherwise the repeater may get damaged.
Step 1 Connect the radio with the PC.
Step 2 Run the CPS to read data from the target repeater.
Step 3 Click “Radio Information” on the left of the CPS to check whether the “Firmware Version”
satisfies the requirements specified in Appendix A: Applicable Model and Version.
RD98X is taken as the example:
Step 4 Disconnect the CPS and repeater.
Step 5 Turn off the repeater.
2.2 Preparations
Please prepare the following items before you start.
PC with operating system Win 7, Win 8, Win 8.1 or Win 10 of 32/64-bit.
Win7 is taken as the example hereinafter.
DMR Upgradekit Repeater: The upgrade software has been successfully installed on PC.

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USB Driver: Ensure the USB driver has been successfully installed on PC; otherwise, the PC will not
be able to recognize the radio. If not installed yet, please refer to Digital USB Driver Installation Guide
R5.0 for the installation.
Repeater to be upgraded.
Programming Cable: Programming cables for different models are listed below.
Model Programming Cable
RD98X/RD96X
PC47
PC37
RD62X PC40
Note
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.

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3. Upgrade and Check
Make the repeater enter the download mode first before upgrade.
3.1 Entering the Download Mode
3.1.1 RD98X/RD96X
Using PC47 programming cable
PC47 programming cable can be used to make the repeater enter the download mode:
Step 1 Turn off the repeater.
Step 2 Toggle the switch on PC47 to the DL end
Note
Do not toggle to the DL end during programming.
Step 3 Connect the repeater to the PC via PC47.
Step 4 Turn on the repeater to enter the download mode.
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, please toggle the switch on PC47 to the CPS end and then turn off the
repeater.
Using PC37 programming cable
The palm microphone and its hanger can also be used to make the repeater enter the download mode:
Step 1 Turn off the repeater.
Step 2 Connect the palm microphone to the 10Pin port on the front panel of the repeater, and hook the
palm microphone on the hanger.

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Note
If the microphone hanger is not available, you can connect the hook to the GND using a
metal conductor.
Step 3 Hold down the PTT on the palm microphone and power on the repeater, so as to let the
repeater enter the download mode.
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
The operations are the same as that in Using PC47 programming cable of 3.1.1 RD98X/RD96X section.
3.2 Starting Upgrade
After the repeater enters the download mode, please operate as follows:
Step 1 Run the upgrade software to enter the main interface.

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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. Otherwise, the upgrade will fail.
Step 2 (Optional) Go to “Menu -> For Radio”.
The “For Radio” window appears. You can check in this window whether the repeater to be
upgraded is included. See the figure below.

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Step 3 In main interface of the upgrade software, select the corresponding USB port of the repeater
and click “Upgrade”.
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.

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“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.
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 turn off the repeater.

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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
(V8.01.02.002 or above) but also via the repeater menu, do as follows:
Step 1 Turn on the repeater.
Step 2 Press the Navigation Knob to enter the main menu.
Step 3 Rotate the Navigation Knob to select “Radio Info”.
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 A8.01.02.003, N8.01.02.003, S8.01.02.003 or
C8.01.02.003.
If not, please check whether the firmware version is satisfied the upgrade requirements. If yes,
please make repeater enter the download mode and repeat the above operations for update.
Step 6 Turn 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, do as follows:
Step 1 Turn on the repeater.
Step 2 Use the CPS of V8.01.02.002 or above to read data from the target repeater.
Step 3 Click the “Radio Information” to check whether the firmware version is A8.01.02.003,
N8.01.02.003, S8.01.02.003 or C8.01.02.003.
Step 4 Turn off the repeater.

Applicable Model and Version
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A Applicable Model and Version
Model Firmware Version
RD98X
A8.00.09.001, S8.00.09.001, N8.00.09.001, C8.00.09.001
A7.06.04.000, N7.06.04.000, S7.06.04.000, C7.06.04.000
A7.05.10.003, N7.05.10.003, S7.05.10.003
A7.00.09.005, N7.00.09.005, S7.00.09.005
A6.05.10.004, S6.05.10.004,
A6.00.05.004, S6.00.05.004
A5.05.10.007, S5.05.10.007
A5.01.03.002, S5.01.03.002
A5.00.10.005, S5.00.10.005
RD98XS
A8.00.09.001, S8.00.09.001, N8.00.09.001, C8.00.09.001
A7.07.03.000, N7.07.03.000, S7.07.03.000, C7.07.03.000
A7.06.04.000, N7.06.04.000, S7.06.04.000, C7.06.04.000
A7.05.10.003, N7.05.10.003, S7.05.10.003
A7.00.09.005, N7.00.09.005, S7.00.09.005
A6.05.10.004, S6.05.10.004,
A6.00.05.004, S6.00.05.004
A5.06.06.000, S5.06.06.000
A5.05.10.007, S5.05.10.007
RD62X
A8.00.09.001, S8.00.09.001, N8.00.09.001, C8.00.09.001
A7.06.04.000, N7.06.04.000, S7.06.04.000, C7.06.04.000
A7.05.10.003, N7.05.10.003, S7.05.10.003
A7.00.09.005, N7.00.09.005, S7.00.09.005
A6.05.10.004, S6.05.10.004,
A6.00.05.004, S6.00.05.004

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Model Firmware Version
A5.06.06.000, S5.06.06.000
RD96X
A8.00.09.001, S8.00.09.001, N8.00.09.001, C8.00.09.001
A7.06.04.000, N7.06.04.000, S7.06.04.000, C7.06.04.000
A7.05.10.003, N7.05.10.003, S7.05.10.003
A7.00.09.005, N7.00.09.005, S7.00.09.005
A6.05.10.004, S6.05.10.004,
A6.00.05.004, S6.00.05.004
A5.05.10.007, S5.05.10.007

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