EX-NEXT Updater, Update file Ver.3.00
EX-NEXT updater and the update file are released.
By using this updater, you can update EX-NEXT to the latest software.
Target Model
Applicable only for EX-NEXT(LCD Xpansion unit 2 EXP-201)
*Not applicable for EX-RR /2 / LDT / 6/ 6R / and LCD xpansion unit EXP-104/104S/104M of the traditional models.
If you use traditional models, please use " Xpansion updater V2.12for EX-2 /RR ".
Available RF modes
XT Advance mode (KR-420XT)
XT Telemetry mode (KR-420XT)
MINI-Z mode (MINI-Z EVO Receiver Unit EX-NEXT MC-8)
MINI-Z Advanced Mode（MINI-Z EVO2 Receiver unit for KOPROPO（No.82045））
MINI-Z（MINI-Z EVO2 Receiver unit for KOPROPO（No.82045））
*In MINI-Z Mode, the available mode will be changed by the model of using the receiver unit.
Please refer to this page for detailed explanations.
[Please note the following before updating.]
*When updating the Xpansion Unit to Ver. 3.00 or later, required to update the Master Unit to Ver. 3.01.
*When you update EX-NEXT, all MODEL data in the radio will be deleted to prepare the data environment. Before updating, use the Backup Manager for EX-NEXT to save the data to your PC. Please read the following instructions for the update procedure.
*When writing back data after updating, please use the latest version of the backup manager.
*Please pair with the receiver after updating the xpansion unit and master unit. Even if this receiver had paired with the transmitter before being updated, please pair again after updating.
Updated contents
Xpansion Unit
Ver.3.00.00 NEW
Now supports the advanced mode and telemetry function of MINI-Z MR-04 EVO2.
Fixed a minor bug.
Master Unit
Ver.3.00.01 NEW
Now supports the advanced mode and telemetry function of MINI-Z MR-04EVO2.
Bug fixed.
If you update your Xpansion Unit to Ver.3.00.00, you must also update your Master Unit to this Ver.3.00.01.
New EX-NEXT Instruction Manual
Some parts of the EX-NEXT instruction manual have been changed according to the contents of the update file Ver.3.00 for Xpansion Unit. Please refer to the manual of Ver.3.00 after the update.
Necessary equipment, Products.
PC (Windows 10 / 11)
ICS-USB Adapter HS(No. 61028)
*"ICS USB Adapter (No. 61018)" is not available due to communication speed reasons.
Update procedure
Step 1. Use the Backup Manager for EX-NEXT to save the MODEL data in EX-NEXT to your PC.
Backup Manager is software to save the data of the model memory registered in EX-NEXT to your PC. Please download the software from the following page. Refer to the manual that comes with the downloaded folder and save the backup on your PC
*EX-NEXT will reset all data after the update and prepare a new data environment. Be sure to leave a backup before proceeding with the update.
Step 2. Update the Xpansion Unit software to Ver. 3.00.
To update EX-NEXT, use the "Updater Software" below. Download the software from below and unzip the compressed file to the desired location. For software operating instructions, please refer to the manual that comes with the downloaded folder.
EX-NEXT Update software Ver.1.00
Use the updater software to write the latest update file to the Master Unit. Please download the file from the following link and unzip it.
Update file ( for Xpansion ) Ver.3.00.00
[Caution]
If you restart EX-NEXT after updating the Xpansion Unit, [ALL RESET] will be executed automatically. This will set all the data in EX-NEXT to the initial values and create an environment in which the installed update file can operate. In rare cases, the screen [ALL RESET] shown in the figure below may not be displayed; if you do not execute [ALL RESET], the software cannot operate normally, so please execute [ALL RESET] manually by referring to P.47 of the "EX-NEXT Instruction Manual".
Step 3. Update Master Unit to Ver.3.00.
Download the update file from below and unzip it. Write to EX-NEXT using the same updater software as in step 2.
Update file ( for Master unit) Ver 3.00.01
Step 4. Please pair with the receiver.
Please pair with the receiver after updating the xpansion unit and master unit.
Please refer to page 20 of the EX-NEXT instruction manual for how to pair with the receiver.
Note: Even if this receiver had paired with the transmitter before being updated, please pair again after updating.
Step 5. Use the Backup Manager for EX-NEXT to write the MODEL data saved on the PC to EX-NEXT.
Please use the latest version (Ver.1.01) of the backup manager when writing.
This step completes the update process.
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