rh Posted July 30, 2010 Posted July 30, 2010 I've read mention of the firmware version in a few posts but can't find anything about whether or not it can be updated.
Brian H Posted July 30, 2010 Posted July 30, 2010 No it can not be field updated and as far as I know. Smarthome does not do it either for end users. The five pin programming connector is in them but there are no firmware files available to do it. I believe the pins match the Microchip PIC Micro-controller programming header format.
rh Posted July 31, 2010 Author Posted July 31, 2010 Are there known variations (aside from those associated with model # changes) of the firmware out there? Just wondering if I should care.
rh Posted July 31, 2010 Author Posted July 31, 2010 Finally stumbled across the post which led me to ask the question. http://forum.universal-devices.com/viewtopic.php?t=3218 To start with all I have is X-10, so I need that to work for at least a couple of years. Presumably Smarthome would send out 'current' versions of the device.
Mark Sanctuary Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 The PLM firmware "upgrade" is done by getting Smarthome to swap your PLM for one with the later firmware. Getting them to swap them is the fun part... they tend to do it only if they know there is a problem with the firmware you currently have in your aging PLM, but in many cases it is not necessary to get the new firmware unless in the case of the X10 stuff Michel mentions in that other post. Recently I upgraded my PLM to get to the new Dual Band version which is also suppose to be much more stable, a bit quicker in data transfers, and runs cooler. Since this was an upgrade and not a swap I now have another PLM. Actually I am not sure how abut I now have two old ones and the new one. {scratch scratch}
Brian H Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 Smarthome should ship the latest revision firmware in the PLM. Authorized distributors may have slightly older firmware if there was an update after they got their stock. I don't remember seeing any X10 problems with the later versions of the firmware. I still have a few X10 addresses in my system that the ISY99i controls. Smarthome can update the firmware from what Simplehomenet told me. They have an update service for the early EZIO8SA units and the PLM used with it. Both get updated to the latest firmware that works with the hardware version you send them. I asked if they update the PLM firmware and they said no. They send the PLM back to Smarthome to have the PLM firmware updated. Since only the 2412SR Refurbished Serial PLM is now being sold as the new ones are officially discontinued. I would think again part of the process would be update the firmware to the latest before selling them. I agree with Mark. My 2413S D.B. PLM seems to be better with my ISY99i than my 2412S PLM. Just remember the 2413S needs a external power supply for the ISY99i. As it does not supply power to the ISY99i like the 2412S did.
TJF1960 Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 I just received a refurb 2412S as an exchange for a defective one sent back 2 months ago. It's rev 3.3R, relabeled as 2412SR. Haven't installed it yet as it is just for back up - although I guess I should install it just to make sure it works. Since only the 2412SR Refurbished Serial PLM is now being sold as the new ones are officially discontinued. I would think again part of the process would be update the firmware to the latest before selling them. Tim
rh Posted August 1, 2010 Author Posted August 1, 2010 The 'kit' I'm considering has the dual-band unit - it sounded like the right choice. Thanks!
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