RUPTELA Trace5 - Firmware Updates; Firmware Update Methods

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Alternatively, the device can be configured using SMS commands. Please refer to the following documents
for an in-depth description:
· Device configuration via SMS
· SMS commands list
Updating Firmware
We highly recommend using the newest firmware to take advantage of our newest functionalities and
improvements. Device firmware can be updated in the following ways:
· Automatically when using a Device Center version that is newer than the firmware
· Manually by sending a firmware file to the device
· Over-the-air using your fleet management software
The device will not send any data during firmware updates.
File Extension
Firmware file extension for Trace5 devices:
Trace5-LTM (pre-revision):.efwa5
Trace5 NA:.efwb5
Trace5 (all other versions):.efwd5
Updating Firmware Automatically
If the Device Center is newer than the detected device firmware, it will suggest updating the firmware.
ClickUpdate firmwareto update the firmware. If the firmware is not updated, you will not be able to
load and save configuration files from/to the device.
This method does not require an internet connection. This allows you to update the firmware at any
time or location if you have the newest Device Center.
If the Device Center is older than the firmware, you will not be able to load and save configuration
files from/to the device. You will need to update the Device Center.
If you skipped the automatic firmware update suggestion and you do not want to update the
firmware manually,clickSend FWand thenCancel. The Advanced configurator will suggest again
to update the firmware.