The current stable firmware is V2.2a.8. It is not possible to brick the AlarmDecoder but it can get into some states that make firmware updates difficult so be patient when updating the firmware in your AlarmDecoder. Flashing your device will not retain configuration settings.

Identifying your Board Revision

Use the images below to identify what revision of AlarmDecoder you have.

2.2 (AD2USB)

2.2 (AD2SERIAL)

2.2 (AD2PI)

2.0 (AD2USB)

Checking your Firmware Version

You can retrieve the version information by connecting to your device with a terminal program (PuTTY, screen, etc.) and sending the V command.

A response will be returned with your current version information:

 !VER:ffffffff,V2.2a.8a8,TX;RX;SM;VZ;RF;ZX;RE;AU;3X;CG;DD;MF;LR;KE;MK;CB;DS

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Board Revision	Firmware Version	Revision History	Panel Support
Stable
2.2+	2.2a.8.8	link	DSC, Ademco Vista
Beta
2.2+	2.2a.8.9b-306	link	DSC, Ademco Vista
2.2+	2.2a.8.9-303	link	DSC, Ademco Vista
2.2+	2.2a.8.7-297	link	DSC, Ademco Vista
2.2+	2.2a.8.7a	link	DSC, Ademco Vista
2.2+	2.2a.8.5s	link	DSC, Ademco Vista
2.2+	2.2a.8.3c	link	VPLEX BETA
2.2+	2.2a.8.3b	link	DSC, Ademco Vista
Legacy
2.2+	2.2a.8.6	link	*DSC(limited), Ademco Vista
2.2+	2.2a.6	link	Ademco Vista
2.0	2.1f.10	-	Ademco Vista
2.2+	2.2a.8.2	link	Ademco Vista
2.2+	2.2a.3	-	Ademco Vista
2.2+	2.2a.2	-	Ademco Vista
2.0	2.1f.0e	-	Ademco Vista
2.0	2.1f.0d	-	Ademco Vista
2.0	1.0f.26	-	Ademco Vista

Instructions

Flashing new firmware will not retain device configuration settings

There are a few different ways to go about flashing your device.

1. Make sure that you have completed the installation and can communicate with your device through a terminal program. (PuTTY, screen, etc.)
2. Download one of the available programs or use the built in firmware uploader in the AlarmDecoder WebApp
   • AlarmDecoder Keypad - .NET/Mono and Gtk#
   • Console firmware uploader - .NET/Mono
   • ad2-firmwareupload - from the official Python library
3. Download your desired firmware from the choices above.
4. Flash the firmware
   • AlarmDecoder WebApp
     • Settings -> Advanced -> Firmware Upload
   • AlarmDecoder Keypad
     1. Navigate to System -> Firmware Upload
     2. Select the firmware file to upload.
     3. The program will start uploading automatically.
   • Console firmware uploader
     1. firmwareupload COM6 115200 firmware.hex
   • ad2-firmwareupload
     1. ad2-firmwareupload firmware.hex /dev/ttyUSB0 115200
5. Confirm communication with your device.
6. Reset your device's configuration by sending ! and going through the prompts.