4 Upgrading the EK80 operating software

When a new software version is released for the EK80 system it must be installed on your computer.

Prerequisites

In order to upgrade the software you need the relevant file set on a suitable media. If the software is provided on a CD or a DVD, and your computer is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files to a USB flash drive.

It is assumed that you are familiar with the Microsoft® operating system utilities for file handling.

Context

The EK80 system needs one or more software licenses to work. Each software license code "unlocks" one transceiver for operational use with a set of predefined properties. The software licences are not affected by the software upgrade.

The new version of the software will automatically replace the old version.

Procedure

Read the software release note to see if special actions are required.

The software release note can be downloaded from our website.

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Turn on the computer.

Switch off any firewall applications.

Insert the software media.

If the software is provided on a CD or DVD, and your computer is not fitted with a suitable drive, copy the files to a USB flash drive.

Use a file manager application on the Processor Unit to access the software files.

Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation.

Note

If the operating system on your computer is not supported, the installation will stop with an error message. You must then upgrade your computer - or use a different one - to complete the software installation. The EK80 supports Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1 (v6.1.7601) and later.

Allow the installation wizard to run. Follow the instructions provided.

We recommend that you install the software in the default folder suggested by the wizard.

In the last dialog box you are permitted to remove old settings. Read the options carefully. Do not remove any existing settings unless this is your intention.

Once the software installation has been completed, double-click the icon on the desktop to start the program.

Further requirements

Certain software upgrades for the EK80 system also include an upgrade for the transceiver. To ensure maximum operational performance, you must upgrade all transceivers with the software/firmware provided with the installation files.