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■ General
ID-5100A/ID-5100E
Firmware update instructions
The ID-5100A/E’s rmware can be updated, if
desired. Updating the rmware adds new functions
and improves performance.
NOTE: The descriptions in this guide are based on
Windows 10.
D System requirement
One of the following operating systems and other
items are required.
• Operating System (OS)
Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32/64 bit)*
*Except for the “RT” version.
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64 bit)
• Others
Data communication cable + USB port
OPC-2218LU
(USB type: purchase separately)
A USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
Data communication cable + RS-232C port
OPC-1529R (RS-232C type: purchase separately)
An RS-232C port
or OPC-2350LU
■ Procedures
These instructions describe the rmware update procedures assuming that the update software has already been
downloaded from the Icom website ([Support] > “Firmware Updates/Software Downloads”)*.
*The location may be changed without notice.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Installing the USB driver (When using the OPC-2218LU
See ‘‘ USB driver installation’ ………………………………………………………………… page 2
Backing up all the transceiver’s data
We recommend that you back up all the transceiver’s data to an SD card or to a PC before
starting the rmware update.
See the ID-5100A/E Full manual or CS-5100 instruction manual for details.
Unzipping the downloaded rmware update software
See ‘■ Firmware update software’ …………………………………………………………… page 2
Starting the rmware update
See ‘■ Caution’ ………………………………………………………………………………… page 2
See ‘■ Updating the rmware’ ……………………………………………………………pages 3 to 5
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or OPC-2350LU
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■ Installing the USB driver
■ Firmware update software
To use the data cable between the transceiver and
the PC, you must install a USB driver.
For the OPC-2218LU:
The latest USB driver and installation guide can be
downloaded from the Icom website.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/
Read the guide before installing the driver.
CAUTION:
• NEVER connect the transceiver to the PC with the
OPC-2218LU until the USB driver installation has been
completed.
• The driver is not supported by the Windows
recognition system.
For the OPC-2350LU:
The USB driver is automatically installed, after
connecting the OPC-2350LU to the PC.
CAUTION: If the automatic USB driver installation is not
successful, download the driver from the Icom website
and manually install it on the “Device Manager” screen.
Refer to the data cable’s instruction manual for details.
®
automatic
Unzip the rmware update software that you
downloaded from Icom website.
The “5100_fu_release_e*.exe” le will be created.
• “*” stands for the release number.
■ Caution
NEVER turn OFF the transceiver power while
updating the rmware.
If you turn OFF the transceiver power, or if a power
failure occurs while updating, the transceiver’s
rmware will be lost or corrupted. In that case, try
to rewrite the rmware referring
failure’ on page 7. If the transceiver’s rmware is still
corrupted
to the nearest Icom distributor for repair. This type of
repair is out of warranty, even if the warranty period is
still valid.
Recommendation!
We recommend that you backup all the transceiver’s
data to an SD card or to a PC before starting the
rmware update.
Settings and/or memory contents will be lost or
returned to their default settings when the firmware is
updated.
, you will have to send the transceiver back
the ‘■ Update
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■ Updating the rmware
Make sure Windows has completed its start-up, and
no other applications are running.
1. Double-click “5100_fu_release_e*.exe” to start
the ID-5100 Firmware update software.
• “*” stands for the release number.
• The message screen is displayed as shown in
the lower right.
2. Carefully read the caution in the window. If you
agree, click <Yes> to continue the rmware
update.
Double-click
Click to
continue
(☞Continued on the next page)
Read
carefully
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■ Updating the rmware (Continued)
[DA
(Option)
ID-5100
3. The window to the right is displayed.
First, turn OFF the transceiver power, and then
connect either the OPC-2218LU/OPC-2350LU
(USB type) or the OPC-1529R (RS-232C type)
data communication cable between the transceiver
and the PC, as shown below.
To an
[RS-232C]
port
To the
TA] jack
OPC-1529R
(Option)
OPC-2218LU
or
OPC-2350LU
To a [USB] port
PC
4. Set the [VOL] and [SQL] on both sides of the
transceiver to the 9 o’clock position.
[VOL]
[SQL]
[VOL]
[SQL]
5. While touching [QUICK], hold down [ ] to turn ON
the power.
• The transceiver enters the Firmware update mode,
and the backlight starts blinking.
[ ]
[VOL] and [SQL] are set to the 9 o’clock
position
[QUICK]
6. Click <OK> in the window, as shown to the right.
• If the “No answer from the ID-5100” dialogue box is
displayed, see ‘
displayed’ on page 6 for details.
■
If “No answer from the ID-5100” is
Firmware update mode display
Click
(☞Continued on the next page)
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■ Updating the rmware (Continued)
7. The window to the right is displayed.
Click <Yes> if you want to start the rmware update.
R WARNING! NEVER turn OFF the transceiver
power or disconnect the cable at this stage.
The transceiver rmware will be corrupted.
8. The window shows the firmware updating.
Click to start the
rmware update
DSP rmware update window
9. The window to the right is displayed.
Click <OK> to nish the update.
• The transceiver automatically reboots. After
turning OFF the transceiver, disconnect the data
communication cable.
Depending on the rmware, the number of
windows that sequentially is displayed may dier.
Click to nish the
rmware update.
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■ If “No answer from the ID-5100” is displayed
If the screen as shown to the right is displayed, click
<Cancel> to cancel the rmware update software.
Then, check the following, and repeat step 1 on page
3 of these instructions.
• The USB driver is not correctly installed.
• The transceiver does not enter the rmware update
mode.
• A data communication cable is not correctly
connected between the transceiver and the PC.
■ If the transceiver is already updated
Click
If the screen is displayed as shown to the right, click
<OK> to cancel the rmware update software.
• The transceiver exits the rmware update mode,
and then automatically reboots. After turning OFF
the transceiver, disconnect the data communication
cable.
Click
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■ Update failure
• CPU update failure
1. If a power failure or loose cable connection
occurs while updating the CPU firmware, one of
the windows to the right is displayed.
2. Turn OFF the DC power supply of the transceiver,
and then turn it ON again.
• The transceiver automatically turns ON with a blank
display, and the backlight blinks. (rmware update
mode)
3. Click <OK> to finish the firmware update, then
restart the ID-5100 Firmware update software
again.
4. Repeat “‘ Firmware update” on pages 3 to 5.
• Follow the procedures from step 1.
• The data communication cable is already connected,
so skip the cable connection in step 3.
• The transceiver is already powered ON and is in the
Firmware update mode, so skip step 4 and 5.
Click
Click
• DSP update failure
1. If a power failure or loose cable connection
occurs while updating the DSP firmware, the
window to the right is displayed.
2. Turn OFF the DC power supply to the transceiver,
and then turn it ON again.
3. Hold down
[ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the
power.
4. Click <OK> to finish the firmware update, then
restart the ID-5100 Firmware update software
again.
5. Repeat “‘ Firmware update” on pages 3 to 5.
• Follow the procedures from step 1.
• The data communication cable is already connected,
so skip the cable connection in step 3.
Click
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