All notable changes to the PCR2 Firmware will be documented here.
[3.8.1] - 2020-12-01
Update if you have an US915 device and using a gateway with only 8 channels.
Fixed
- a bug in US915 Region code where channel masks have not been applied
- USB CDC line encodings for Windows 10
- Counters have not been cleared properly when device repowers
Known Limitations
- No config payloads on US915 devices due to payload length restrictions
[3.8.0] - 2020-11-06
Update if you need to fine tune near distance trackings (COVID-19 lamps)
FFR 1.4.5 firmware is now included in the main firmware and will be automatically
updated. During the update both LEDs blink fast for about 30s
Added
- Single target mode if MaxDist < 300cm
- Beam Angle can be set to adapt sensor to the situation
- Automatic update of FFR firmware to V1.4.5
- Auto Sense mode. Radar Sensitivity will be adapted automatically
Changed
- Power Consumption optimized
- Better separation of people walking by due to automatic adaption of Radar Sensitivity
Fixed
- Setting Defaults resets all counters as well
Power Consumption
- PCR2-IN 157mW
- PCR2-XIO 157mW
- PCR2-OD 127mW
- PCR2-ODS 127mW
[3.6.0] - 2020-08-12
Update introduces the new FFR Radar Processing. Better performance for PCR2-IN/XIO when people pass by very close
Added
- Configuration Payload V4
- Application Payload V4: SBX_BATT now in mV instead of %
- added new commands to CLI: radar get id, radar get version, set/get timeout
Fixed
- Problem with SBX communication to could lead to no data on PCR2-ODS devices
Removed
[3.5.0] - 2020-06-25
Added
- Support for PCR2-ODS devices
- CLI commands to read out SBX parameters
When to update?
No need to update working PCR2-IN/OD/R/T devices as this version won’t correct anything.
[3.4.3] - 2020-06-24
Fixed
- Problem when using XIO Downlinks in XIO RC Mode.
When to update?
Update if you are using XIO Downlinks
[3.4.2] - 2020-06-12
Fixed
- CapacityLimit could not be set to more than 1000 persons
When to update?
If you need to set capacity limit to more than 1000 persons
[3.4.1] - 2020-06-11
Fixed
- PCR2-XIO devices did not switch to RC mode when receiving an XIO downlink
When to update?
Update if you are using XIO Downlinks.
[3.4.0]- 2020-06-09
Added
- Extended Payload with sums that can also be reset by a downlink
- Battery gauge to the Cayenne LPP Payload
- Possibility to switch the devices to class C mode
- XIO Outputs can now be remote controlled (PCR2-XIO only)
When to update?
Update if you need the extended payload format
[3.3.2] - 2020-05-27
This is the first firmware that operates with the new PCR2-XIO devices with integrated digital outputs. PCR2-XIO devices have been released for various COVID-19 applications but can also be used as industrial counters connected to an external controller.
Added
- Support for PCR2-XIO devices
- Android App to read out NFC memory
Changed
- Antenna Gain settings for better coverage
When to update?
- When you plan to use the Android App
- When you have issues with poor wireless coverage
[3.1.0] - 2020-03-19
Added
- Capacity Counting Mode for COVID-19 counting applications
When to update?
- When you plan to use Capacity Counting
[3.0.3] - 2020-01-14
Fixed
- Removed the Uplink Interval limit. Uplink Interval can be set between 1-1440 min.
[3.0.2] - 2019-12-24
Fixed
- Update only if you are using the CLI restart command
[3.0.1] - 2019-12-19
Fixed
- Power optimizations (Radar timing)
When to update?
- Update if you are not happy with power consumption.
[3.0.0] - 2019-12-04
First version for PCR2 Rev.03 devices
Added
- We have a Boot Button on the board for easy and save firmware updates. PCR Setup Tool now has integrated firmware update wizard
How to Update Firmware
This procedure is for hardware rev. 03 devices only.
1. Check Hardware Revision
Please find the PCB number printed on the backside of the PCR2 mainboard.
Look for 1714-PCB0000-03 or 1714-PCB0000-04.
2. Connect your PCR2 to your PC
Connect your PCR2 with an USB cable to your Windows10 PC and start PCR Setup Tool.
3. Start Firmware Updater
Please start Firmware Updater and check if there is a new version available.
Then follow the instructions of the wizard.
4. Reconnect Device
Plug out and plug in device and check updated firmware version
