The updates listed here are downloaded by USB to RedRat devices. We only recommend updating device firmware if it resoves specific problems or adds new features required in your application.

irNetBoxes are also updated by USB, even if they are usually controlled via TCP/IP (network), so please plug it in to the PC using a standard USB cable. It will still require external power via the irNetBox power supply even when connected via a USB cable.

The RedRat3	Version 0.34	Change history
The RedRat3-II	Version 1.06	Change history
The irNetBox - IP	Version 1.05	Change history
The irNetBox - USB	Version 1.04	Change history
The irNetBox-II - IP	Version 2.02	Change history
The irNetBox-II - USB	Version 2.01	Change history

• Download the most recent update utility for all updates listed above.
• Unpack the zip file to a temporary directory.
• Start RRUpdate.exe.
• If you get an error message saying: "System.IO.FileLoadException: 'DriverWrapper, Version=..." then you will need to download and install vcredist_x86.exe for VC++ 2008 from Microsoft's website.

Once started, the utility lists the RedRat hardware it discovers attached to the local machine by USB:

The RedRats menu item allows you to obtain information about each RedRat3 attached to the system, and to initiate a firmware update.

Use the RedRats >> Update menu item to initiate the firmware update process. If you are updating an irNetBox, you will be asked whether you normally use the unit via TCP/IP (default) or USB, so please select method by which you intend to use the irNetBox once the firmware update has been completed.

Once an update has been started, do not attempt to use the RedRat hardware from any other program or unplug if from the system.

On completion of the update, you will be asked to unplug the RedRat and plug it in again. Once this has been done, the unit will be using the new firmware. To check this, use the Re-open Devices menu item under the File to re-load RedRat information.