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RailPro => RailPro Specific Help & Discussion => Topic started by: roofintrash on January 13, 2018, 02:49:02 PM

Title: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: roofintrash on January 13, 2018, 02:49:02 PM

After a really rough year at work I'm finally getting back to the layout. I noticed a few updates for the HC-2 and loco modules so decided to load them up. One of my HCs updated without a hitch. The other one will not upload a file at all. I'm showing that it is connected to internet and the controller is connected as well. It just won't upload the files. It's on software ver 1.20 if that makes and difference. The other one was the same and updated just fine. Anybody have any ideas?
Thanks, Rick

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: nodcc4me on January 13, 2018, 03:00:29 PM

You need to update the HC to version 2.03 from RPA, which should be version 3.20.

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: roofintrash on January 13, 2018, 03:04:55 PM

That's what I'm trying to do. One of the HC-2s updated ,no problem. The second one just won't upload anything. RPA is 3.20

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: William Brillinger on January 13, 2018, 03:17:54 PM

Are you trying to load the correct update? there is a different update for the HC-2B vs the HC-2.
Also your RPA must be the latest version.

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: roofintrash on January 13, 2018, 03:21:53 PM

Yes Sir,most certainly am. Like I said,I updated one of them just fine.

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: William Brillinger on January 13, 2018, 03:26:44 PM

Just making sure you don't have a 1 of each scenario.

Sounds like it's time to call Ring.  I find results are faster by phone vs email.

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: roofintrash on January 13, 2018, 03:34:02 PM

I really wish he had an actual location. I only live about 6 miles from his PO box location so I'm quite sure he's not far from there. Probably in the Batcave or some mad scientist tunnel LOL

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: nodcc4me on January 13, 2018, 03:39:53 PM

Have you tried resetting that HC. Just one other thing to try.

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: roofintrash on January 13, 2018, 03:41:47 PM

No I did not. Forgot all about that. Do you just push the button on the back while it is on or is there a special sequence??

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: roofintrash on January 13, 2018, 03:46:45 PM

Never mind. You sir are my hero of the day. Worked like a charm. Updating as I type.  Thanks for the help Gentlemen!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: nodcc4me on January 13, 2018, 03:49:24 PM

Glad it worked for you. Tim Ring is not a big advocate of using that reset, but when all else fails... ;)

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: William Brillinger on January 13, 2018, 03:55:56 PM

Glad you got it going!

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Tim Ring is not a big advocate of using that reset

That is true!

Note: You should probably re-calibrate your battery indicator after the reset has been pressed.

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: Dean on January 14, 2018, 09:04:20 AM

Calibrate your battery indicator??? How do you do that?

Title: Re: HC-2 won't update.
Post by: William Brillinger on January 14, 2018, 10:00:21 AM

Battery Indicator Calibration:

Short answer: https://rpug.pdc.ca/index.php/topic,582.msg4522.html#msg4522

More in depth: https://rpug.pdc.ca/index.php/topic,25