RF explorer Firmware Uploader Manual

1) For best results, close all applications and connect only the RF Explorer device to
upgrade to the computer, before starting RF Explorer Uploader.
2) By default, the uploader tool will automatically connect to the RF Explorer device
currently plugged in the USB port.

Next Button
In all screens use this button to proceed to next step. In some screens you may also get
access to a Back button to get into a previous step.
Help button
Provides context online manual help for currently selected menus and options.
Close button
Use to close RF Uploader tool and terminate upgrade process.
Device Connection Page
This page may optionally display if no RF Explorer device is available when the Uploader
starts, or if there are more then one, so you can select the actual device you want to
upgrade.
Select Port Button
Select USB COM port RF Explorer device is connected. A list with available ports will display
if more than one is connected.
Rescan Button
Rescan all USB Ports to find newly connected RF Explorer device.
Select Baudrate buttons (500000 and 2400)

 The recommended Baudrate to use is 500000.

 Use only 2400 as troubleshooting if required due to some PC incompatibility, and make
sure to update the CONFIG MENU in the RF Explorer device.
Device Information Page
Information for the connected device is displayed including model and current
firmware.
Upgrade Available
If the new firmware is available for the connected device model, the message will
confirm and button next will be available to continue.
No Upgrade Available
If the firmware installed in the device is the latest or last version available, a message
will confirm and no upgrade button will be enabled.
Upgrade Information Page
The latest available firmware will display all the information including new features, bug
fixes and complementary details.
New Features Button
Shows the description for all new features included in the new firmware.
Bug Fixes Button
Shows the description for all new features included in the new firmware.
Release Notes Button
Online link to open RF Explorer release notes document with full details on this new
upgrade as well as history of all upgrades previously available.

By clicking on next button an upgrade message will confirm before proceeding

Upgrade Progress Page
1) The Uploader tool will automatically restart the RF Explorer device in Bootloader mode.
At this point you are requested to click on the UP button of your RF Explorer device.
This manual step is a security measure to prevent any unintentional upgrade to your
device: there is always a manual confirmation required on the device.

2) After [UP] key is clicked in the device, the Uploader will show Upgrade status
automatically.
A progress bar will show progress, it may take a minute or two to complete the upgrade
process, please wait and make sure USB connection is stable to avoid any interruption
while upgrading.
3) The RF Explorer device will be restarted after the upgrade is completed.
Congratulations, your device is fully upgraded with the latest and greatest firmware.
A page with Upgrade Results will display the new firmware installed.
Troubleshooting and Special Modes
Sometimes the default advanced mode used by RF Explorer Uploader is not able to
work. For instance, if there is no internet connection, the software cannot connect to
RF Explorer online server and download last firmware package. In this section you can
find common troubleshooting issues and ways to resolve them.