ADDER AdderLink XD150, User Manual

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FIRMWARE UPGRADES

Both modules can be upgraded simultaneously by linking them together and then 
connecting them to your computer using a USB type-A to mini-B cable. 

IMPORTANT: During the upgrade process, do not remove power from either 

module.

To enter upgrade mode 

1 

On your computer, download the latest AdderLink XD150 upgrade file from 

adder.com

.

2  Connect the local and remote modules together using a CATx cable, and power on 

both modules. It’s not important whether any peripherals (if any) are attached to 
either module. 

3  Connect the local module to your computer 

using the mini USB socket on the rear panel 
and a USB type-A to mini-B cable (not 
supplied).

4  On the front panel of the local module, use a small implement 

or straightened paperclip to press and hold the recessed 
reset button for approximately 10 seconds. 

 The front panel indicators will begin to flash 

in sequence: The outer two followed by 
the inner two and so on. 

The module should be declared on 
your computer as a mass storage 
device with the volume label 
‘FIRMWARE’.

5 

Use your computer’s file manager application to copy the upgrade file downloaded 

earlier to the mass storage device that has the volume label ‘FIRMWARE’. Once the 
local module has received all of the data, the front panel indicators of the local module 
will chase from side to side to show that the upgrade procedure is underway.

6  Once the upgrade has been successfully completed both modules will reset 

themselves and return to normal operation. 

Errors during the upgrade process

If the upgrade process encounters an error then one or more of the indicators on the 

local module front panel will flash rapidly, i.e. they will cease chasing in sequence. 

If the firmware upgrade fails

1  Check that the CATx cable is correctly connected between the 

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 sockets of the 

local and remote modules and that power is applied to both modules.

2  On the front panel of the local module, re-press the recessed reset button for 

approximately 10 seconds to re-invoke upgrade mode. The module should again 

be declared on your computer as a mass storage device with the volume label 
‘FIRMWARE’.

3  Follow step 5 above.

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If the upgrade process fails again, contact Adder technical support for assistance.