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XtremeLink™
Device Programmer
Software support
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files, but please do not host them. We make periodic improvements
to our software and firmware.
Only the very latest versions should be
available to our customers.
Hardware
Requirements
486 or
later processor running Windows 98 or later. 1.5 MB of hard drive
space, and 640K of memory.
This product works only
with XtremeLink™
2.4GHz devices. Not all
XtremeLink™
devices can have their firmware upgraded. Early
XtremeLink™
devices with 1.0 firmware can not use the XDP.EXE program. In these
cases, your devices would need to be returned so that your firmware can be
upgraded to allow this program to work. Note: Only the firmware is
upgraded. It is not possible to upgrade older non-flashable units
to be a flashable type.
If you have older v1.0 firmware, please click the link
below to fill out a return form that must be mailed with your package.
Click here to
complete a return form
Overview
The
XtremeLink™ Device Programmer (XDP for short) is a
USB based device that allows various types of communications with the
XtremeLink™ product line. The software available
here will give you powerful tools for helping you setup your system and
diagnose any potential installation or equipment problems.
This product is designed for PC computers
running Windows 98 through Windows Vista operating systems. Currently,
there is not a Macintosh OS version available. The hardware is compatible
with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 configurations. The required cable type is a
Type A to Mini-B, which can be purchased directly from XPS.
IT IS NECESSARY TO
INSTALL THE XTREMELINK™ DEVICE PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE BEFORE CONNECTING THE XDP
HARDWARE!
Installing the XDP software
To
install the XDP software, download the software installer below and run
the installer by double-clicking on its icon. Hint: hold the SHIFT key
while clicking the link or using the right mouse button when clicking the
link and save the file to your desktop so that it is easy to find.
Follow
the installer instructions to install the software on your computer. Once
it has been installed, you can delete the downloaded file. Double-click
on any of the icons to run that program. Only one program can use the XDP
hardware at a time, so it is necessary to quit one program before
launching another. NOTE: If you receive a Windows error message about a
missing or non-registered DLL "MSSTDFMT.DLL",
then go to our help page by clicking
here.
Current XDP
software installer -
Click
here to download
History:
Installing the XDP hardware
To
install the XDP software, simply connect the USB cable end with the
smaller mini-B connector to the Xtreme Device Programmer, and the other
end to your PC's USB port. The first time you do this, you may see a
Hardware Installation Wizard appear. Just select NEXT and allow the
driver will automatically found and setup.
XDP.EXE
This
program will let you update firmware (if your unit is in-field upgradeable)
as well as change the settings instead of using the push button and LED
blinks. There are also special programming features that are not
available in the push button programming mode. The receiver and
transmitter modules must be put into a special mode in order to be used
with this program. See the instructions below:
Putting
your XtremeLink™ receiver in programming mode
To use the
XDP.exe program, you must first put your XtremeLink™ receiver into a
special programming mode. To do this, press and hold the programming
button while turning on the power. There will be a brief pause and then
the LED will light up orange. Release the programming button and receiver
is then ready to connect to the XDP.exe program.
If the
LED does not light up orange, it is likely that you have older firmware
that did not have support for the XtremeLink™ Device Programmer yet.
Xtreme Power Systems would need to upgrade the receiver's firmware to
enable this support.
Putting
your XtremeLink™ transmitter module in programming mode
To use the
XDP.exe program, you must first put your XtremeLink™ transmitter module
into a special programming mode. To do this, press and hold the PROG
button while turning on the power. Keep holding the PROG button and
notice the state of the LED. It will turn green, followed by red, and
then finally turn orange. Once orange, release the PROG button and
the transmitter module is then ready to connect to the XDP.exe program.
If the
LED does not light up orange, it is likely that you have older firmware
that did not have support for the XtremeLink™ Device Programmer yet.
Xtreme Power Systems would need to upgrade the receiver's firmware to
enable this support.
TXDIAG.EXE
This
program acts as a virtual receiver, letting you see the output of your
transmitter. The signal strength is also shown.
RXDIAG.EXE
This
program acts as a virtual transmitter, letting you control your receiver.
ANALYZER.EXE
This
program is a real time 2.4GHz spectrum analyzer.
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