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A2.1 Preliminary Note
This appendix describes how to update the operation software of your PT-8000A transceiver (= firmware
update).
Please note : Update of the PT-8000A operation software needs basic knowledge in handling a Windows
®
computer. If you are unsure to install and set-up programs on your computer please look for help in your
personal environment or get in touch directly to your dealer or Hilberling GmbH.
A2.2 Introduction
The PT-8000A is controlled by 5 microprocessors. Therefore, a plurality of functions is defined by software.
This has clear advantages: The insertion of new features and changes in performances are possible as well
as the realization of special needs, especially for commercial applications. The update is done with a PC /
laptop (hereafter referred only to the PC) running the operating system Microsoft Windows ® .
A2.3 Requirements and Procedure
To update the PT-8000A operation programs (= firmware) are required:
1. Windows computer featuring:

Windows XP/Vista/7
®
(Administrator rights are required!)
 12 MB free memory space on hard disk drive

USB connector
2. Update program (will be installed on PC).
3. PT-8000A operation program (firmware) in the latest version (will be transferred by the update
program to the PT-8000A); updatable is the firmware of the following microprocessors (CPUs):

MAIN-CPU

RX-CPU

ANT-Tuner-CPU
4. USB data cable (USB-A
⬄
USB-B, see Operating Manual Page 10 / Fig. 12)
For the entire update procedure, we recommend the following execution, which is also reflected in the
following chapter sequence:
Preparation:
A2.4 Download the operation program(s) / the update program from the Internet
A2.5 Install the update program
A2.6 Connect the PT-8000A to the PC by USB data cable
Execution:
A2.7 Start and setup the update program
A2.8 Get PT-8000A ready to update
A2.9 Update of the MAIN-CPU
or
A2.10 Update of the RX- and the ANT-Tuner-CPU