Firmware update procedure
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Forum Name: IFD 5 Series & IFD 4 Series Touch Screen GPS/NAV/COM
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Topic: Firmware update procedure
Posted By: bradthepilot
Subject: Firmware update procedure
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2017 at 10:12pm
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I've recently installed an IFD540 in my RV and after reading the 10.2 update threads am looking forward to it's release. One thing that isn't clear to me however is how the firmware is updated. I understand it needs to be done by a dealer or an A&P. As the builder of my RV, however, I applied for and received a repairman certificate which allows me to do anything to my RV that an A&P/IA could. How has Avidyne handled such situations in the past? ------------- Brad Benson RV-6A N164BL |
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Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2017 at 11:31pm
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I expect that they will give you access to the firmware update package. It is some files, that you copy to a USB key, and then scrupulously follow the directions so as not to brick your unit! In the past they have allowed access to these to end users, but I think that has been rejigged now. * Orest |
Posted By: teeth6
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2017 at 7:24am
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In the past, software updates have been covered by Avidyne if done by an authorized dealer. Has Avidyne announced if the 10.2 install will also be a covered expense? |
Posted By: MysticCobra
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2017 at 10:51am
| Avidyne has announced that the base 10.2 is a free upgrade. Some of the features enabled by 10.2 will be an additional charge. The information is on this forum if you search for it, probably in the giant thread started last April announcing 10.2. |
Posted By: n7ifr
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2017 at 8:20pm
Posted By: n7ifr
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2017 at 8:21pm
| hmmm - lots of questions & posts, without Avidyne answers or feedback. Should we be even more concerned? |
Posted By: MysticCobra
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2017 at 7:35am
| No. This thread was less than 24 hrs old when you posted. Avidyne doesn't respond to every question posted on this forum, nor do they always respond immediately when they do respond. Besides, I think the questions asked have already been answered elsewhere on the forum. |
Posted By: jhbehrens
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2017 at 7:50am
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Historically the 'major' 10.x updates have been more involved, having to take the device out of its rack, updating an SD card that goes into the side as well as loading updates from a USB stick. The Minor ones (10.1.x) have just been with a USB stick and therefor easier. It took my installer about 90 minutes to upgrade to 10.1 and perhaps 15 to update to 10.1.3 Jorgen
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Posted By: MarkZ
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2017 at 8:03am
| I've had excellent service with tech support. Just call them and they will walk you through your every question on the phone. |
Posted By: teeth6
Date Posted: 12 Jan 2017 at 7:28am
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Rather than the update itself, I was referring to the actual installation of the update. In the past, Avidyne covered the labor if done by an authorized dealer but I have not heard if the labor to install 10.2 will be a covered expense. |
Posted By: MarkZ
Date Posted: 12 Jan 2017 at 7:37am
| I'm not sure which update, but one previously required pulling an SD cardf from the unit and updating that and then reinstalling. I do know that their instruction sheets are very well written. There are 2 of these SD cards and you have to get the right one. |
Posted By: whiskykilo1
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 2:33am
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There is no SD Card Slot on the IFDs. The Aspen Evolution Flight Dispaly has one. For the last updates you needed a FAT32 8 GB USB Flash device. The update was provided to authorized installation facilities, but there existed a downloadlink. ------------- EASA registered Beech Bonanza F33A located in EDKB Hangelar/Germany, Aspen 1000 EFD, 2 x IFD540 |
Posted By: MarkZ
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 7:45am
| The SDs are in slots on the side of the box accessible behind a cover plate. The unit is updated on the bench. I think it was when it updated to 10.0. |
Posted By: LANCE
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 9:09am
That's when it was updated to 10.1
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MarkZ wrote:Posted By: AviSimpson
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 9:26am
We have many experimental customers that do their own updates. This update is completed via the USB port on the front (assuming you have 10.1 or later). Our tech support (techsupp(at)avidyne.com or 1-888-723-7592) team can direct you to all the necessary information you need to complete the update. ------------- Simpson Bennett Avidyne Corporation Product Manager |
Posted By: MarkZ
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 5:15pm
| I'm looking forward to my 2017 10.2 T shirt at the Oshkosh this year. It installs in typical fashion..... |