FA-50 Update

[wsp2]

I bought a boat recently which has an FA-50. Current version is 1.06 so needs to be upgraded in order for AIS to work.

With the unit off I hook up a laptop with the updates and start the update batch file, then turn on the FA-50. It sits with the green power light and a steady red ER light. I've let it sit for several minutes but nothing changes and the update never seems to start. The only message I have from the update is the one showing the IP address.

If I exit the update batch file and turn off/on the FA-50, it seems to boot fine, but if I run the update after the FA50 is already on nothing seems to happen.

I believe the laptop has a good connection since I can bring up the FA-50 menu on it once it's running.

 

[Johnny Electron]

You need a network hub inbetween. Turn off firewalls and anti-virus problems as they are intended to stop data flow. Run the programing software "as administrator". If you can't sort it out, you can send that in for a free courtesy update except for the cost of the return shipping.

 

[wsp2]

Thanks! The firewall was the piece preventing it from working.

 

[Bamoh9]

I have 2 boats with FA-50 installed on them having the same problem of not transmitting.
I followed all this process and it worked on one of the boats. Repeated the same steps on the second boat but it failed. When i start the bat file, the prompt opens but does not go further after putting on the device as shown below. Kindly assist with possible things to do

 

[Bamoh9]

I have 2 boats with FA-50 installed on them having the same problem of not transmitting.
I followed all this process and it worked on one of the boats. Repeated the same steps on the second boat but it failed. When i start the bat file, the prompt opens but does not go further after putting on the device as shown below. Kindly assist with possible things to do

Apparently, i later on observed the FA50 device has the error lights on.
What could possibly be the reason?
How to clear error light?

 

[wsp2]

What fixed it for me is making sure the Windows firewall was turned off. I had originally temporarily turned it off when initially trying, but I later rebooted Windows and the firewall was back on. What I recall doing was:
- Make sure Windows firewall is disabled
- Turn the FA-50 off
- Start the batch file
- Turn the FA-50 on

 

[Bamoh9]

Yes. I did this on the first boat and it updated just fine.
But for the second boat, the Error light on the transponder comes on and remains.

 

[Johnny Electron]

It might need to be evaluated for repair. I recommend sending that one in.