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Updates

Version 3.xx is operational until the end of February 2008 and must be replaced afterwards.

August 12, 2007: Firmware Version 3.11

For updates via PC and serial cable, please remove the SD card and delete all update files (.fw) from it!

Detailed description of changes

    Change from 3.10:
  • Bug removed when switching between "NEAREST" and "WARNING" modes in Flarm 04 und 05 (bar display)
  • works for all FLARM compatible devices

    Changes from 3.09 BETA:
  • "Click" Signal only with new target in "NEAREST" mode (not with changing targets)
  • increase of range in "NEAREST" mode from 2 to 3 km
  • all "small bugs" from 3.09 BETA fixed (time jumps in IGC files, pressure sensor readouts, ...)
  • no G-record (IGC file validation) for Flarm04 (devices shipped in 2004)

    Changes from 3.08:
  • Flarm receiver selftest
  • Configuration through SD card
  • "Click" signal when target in "NEAREST" mode changes
  • Statistical data about transmission range and system performance stored in IGC file
  • Reduced obstacle warntime from 30 sec to 20 sec. Warning levels are now the same for all alarms
  • Various minor bugs fixed, especially in flight recording

May 23, 2007: Firmware Version 3.09 BETA available
This beta release is for original Flarm ONLY

    Changes from 3.08:
  • Flarm receiver selftest
  • Configuration through SD card
  • "Click" signal when target in "NEAREST" mode changes
  • Statistical data about transmission range and system performance stored in IGC file
  • Reduced obstacle warntime from 30 sec to 20 sec. Warning levels are now the same for all alarms
  • Various minor bugs fixed, especially in flight recording

April 17th, 2007: Firmware Version 3.08 available

Changes from 3.07:
  • Some flight were not correctly validated by OLC (red V).
There is no need to install the update if no problems occur. Installing the update does not damage flight record data if updating from 3.06 or higher.

February 2nd, 2007: Firmware Version 3.07 available

Changes from 3.06:
  • Fixes a bug which may render flight data downloads unreliable on some devices
There is no need to install the update if no problems occur.

December 10th, 2006: New Firmware Version 3.06 und updated obstacle database available
Do not update the obstacle database if you are not flying in the European Alps.

Improvements from firmware version 3.02 to 3.06:

  • Support for devices with SD card readers (e.g. Flarm06) Instructions SD card
  • Dataport $PGRMZ (pressure altitude) message may now have negative values
  • improved algorithm for alarm (vertical separation)
  • improved alarm/nearest direction indicator
  • various small "bugfixes" for improved reliability

This is an optional update for improved performance and to utilize additional features of Flarm.
Release of version 3.08 with yet further improvements is planned for March 2007.



Please contact your local dealer for questions.

Feedback to support@flarm.com

The FLARM Team

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Download

Firmware v3.11 (August 12, 07)

By serial cable:
Flarmtool v1.2 with Firmware v3.11
Initial installation (11.5 MB)
Update Installation (1.3 MB)

By SD card:
All devices (from v3.05):
flarm_311.fw (0.7 MB)
Instructions SD cards

Obstacle database:
The same file for both FlarmTool and SD cards
alps20080225_.obs
(0.8MB, Feb 25, 2008)