LI Software Update Question

[poolmon]

I am used to updating my 9500ix by bringing it inside and hooking it up to my desktop computer by USB cable and a plug-in 12volt power supply wall adapter.

The LI looks like it has an older style serial port that is no longer used by any modern computer, including mine. And, I do not own a laptop (old or new).

Can I practically update an LI (which I would like to buy) from my desktop?
Can it's computer module be disconnected and updated without being connected to the rest of its system components?
Is there a USB interface in its future?
Or, should I just consider a Blinder (are they software updateable)?

Thanks

[speed-dreams]

no usb for any jammer and to this date... all jammers are only updatable by sending in your cpu...

[poolmon]

The following LI website has numerous references for the need to connect via serial port for updates and detector settings.

Am I missing something?

LI - Settings

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

Your LI is factory configured for the proper settings. There is no need to make any changes. When UPDATED Firmware becomes available to address the deployment of NEW LIDAR Guns, you simply purchase an updated CPU and once received, swap the new Updated CPU for the old CPU and you are able to defend against this new threat.

Cliff - LI-USA/LI-UK

[djrams80]

If you wanted to connect to your computer and change the settings, you could probably use something like this USB to serial connector to do so .

[spider_55]

The following LI website has numerous references for the need to connect via serial port for updates and detector settings.

Am I missing something?

LI - Settings

You use those settings to adjust the parking sensor distance, the sun interference warning setting, and parking sensitivity, and possibly language, etc... but you don't need to worry about the jamming software. They even have a setting that catches "unknown laser guns".

I just updated mine to disable the parking aid and the Sun Interference warning.

Hope that helps explain.

[goti]

Your LI is factory configured for the proper settings. There is no need to make any changes. When UPDATED Firmware becomes available to address the deployment of NEW LIDAR Guns, you simply purchase an updated CPU and once received, swap the new Updated CPU for the old CPU and you are able to defend against this new threat.

Cliff - LI-USA/LI-UK

My only question regarding this is why does it say "PC Software for configuration & upgradable firmware" on the box? It does not appear this is user upgradable firmware if I have to send it back to be upgraded?

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

The USER SOFTWARE is Upgradeable. The LI Proprietary Firmware is not for security reasons.

Cliff - LI-USA/LI-UK

[poolmon]

How often does the CPU need to be "exchanged" for a firmware upgrade, and what is the average cost to do so?

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

How often does the CPU need to be "exchanged" for a firmware upgrade, and what is the average cost to do so?

Only when new LIDAR guns are deployed.

Please email me at cliff@laser-interceptorusa.com to answer your cost question that I may comply with Forum Rules regarding marketing products on this Forum.

Cliff - LI-USA/LI-UK