Installing firmware

1. Introduction

The firmware in the RT2000, RT3000 and RT4000 can only be updated using Ethernet.

2. Check Files

The software is a file called rtbns. It has no extension and must be in lower case. Unzip it if it is
zipped.

3. Connect Ethernet

The RJ45 Ethernet connector on the RT can be plugged in to a network hub. To connect it directly
to a laptop a crossover must be used. The RT is supplied with a suitable cable for connection to a
laptop computer.

4. Viewing Raw Data on RT

Explorer can be used to connect to the RT.

Open Explorer. In the address box type: ftp://195.0.0.m where m is the address of the RT. On older systems it is necessary to supply a user name and password. Type: ftp://user:user@195.0.0.m

Explorer will list all the raw data files that are stored in the RT

5. Back up old files

Before updating the firmware, back-up any RD files you may need.

Do not delete the files that start with mobile. These are your configuration files and should only be changed using the RT-Config. (The file mobile.rd can be deleted, but the system will put it back).

6. Applying the firmware

The firmware will have been sent to you in a file called rtbns. It must be called this before it can be copied to the RT. All letters must be lower case and there must be no extension. If it is zipped it must be unzipped before it is copied to the RT.

To copy the firmware drag-and-drop it in the Explorer window.

Close Explorer.

Wait 10 seconds, turn off the RT and turn it back on again

7. Check firmware version

Run Enginuity and connect to the RT as normal. In the Performance Window the RT Dev Id is shown.

This should be the same as the new software that you installed. The documentation that comes with the software will tell you the version (or Development ID) of the rtbns software