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Update Firmware:

IR Port Activation

- Enter the SETUP Menu

- Toggle “NO” to all menu options until “CHANGE PORT” is displayed, then toggle “YES”

- Enable the IRDA port, and then exit SETUP

- In the MX actuator, the default setting for the diagnostic ports is IRDA is disabled and Local Port is enabled. In the MXa, QX and UEX, the default setting is IRDA and Local Port enabled.

Port Management

- When using a USB to Serial converter, it is important to know what communication port is assigned to the USB port being used. This can be accomplished in 2 ways. The first method is when using the SeaLevel 2105 USB to Serial Convertor. This convertor comes with a SeaCOM Port Manager software program that will display the port assignments for the computer. The other method is by using the Device Manager in the System section of the Control Panel.

SeaCOM Port Manager

- Install the Port Manager software following the directions included.

- Plug the converter into any USB port

- Open the Port Manager program Start > All Programs > SeaCOM > Port Manager

- The user interface will display the port assignments

- Notice that in this example, the SeaLINK+232 USB to RS-232 Converter is assigned to communication port 6.

- When opening any utility (software downloader, Modtest, Dashboard, etc.) insure that the port selection on the utility interface matches the port assignment for the converter

Windows Device Manager

- Plug in the converter to any USB port

- Install any software that accompanies the device

- Let Windows install the device

- Open the Windows Device Manager

- Start > Control Panel > System

- Select the “Hardware” tab

- Toggle the “Device Manager” button

- Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) tree

- The port assignments are displayed

- Notice that in this example, the SeaLINK+232 USB to RS-232 Converter is assigned to communication port 6.

- When opening any utility (software downloader, Modtest, Dashboard, etc.) insure that the port selection on the utility interface matches the port assignment for the converter

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release. 

It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available

Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver

This will help if you installed a wrong driver

Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer