Firmware Downloads and Updates

From time to time, Digitrax issues firmware updates for our products.  Check below to see if any firmware updates are available for download for your Digitrax equipment.

In addition throttle hardware conversions are available if you want to convert from walk around operation to wireless.  Please click here for more information on conversions that are available.

BXP88 Firmware

Nov. 29, 2017 (version 0.2) - Maintenance Update.

BXPA1 Firmware

June 18, 2021 (version 0.1) - Updated Release.

DB210 Firmware

Nov. 9, 2020 (version 0.1) - March 6th, 2020 update

DB210 OPTO Firmware

Nov. 9, 2020 (version 0.1) - March 6th, 2020 update

DB220 Firmware

Nov. 9, 2020 (version 0.1) - March 6th, 2020 update

DCS210 Firmware

Nov. 9, 2020 (version 0.4) - March 6th, 2020 update

DCS240 Firmware

Nov. 9, 2020 (version 0.4) - March 6th, 2020 update

DS74 Firmware

Dec. 13, 2022 (version 0.6) - This DS74 rev5 code dmf IPL file is provided for layouts with excessive voltage pickups on the DS74 input lines. This will manifest as false Output changes or Route triggers when no other activity is occurring with a DS74 on a powered Digitrax layout. This HF noise coupling may occur on long runs of input wires that are too closely spaced with other noisy e.g. track lines. Most of the tens of thousands of DS74 installs likely do not see this occasional issue. It is suggested that on layouts with HF-induced noise causing false output or route triggers, that the DS74 needs to run with: (1) this DS74_rev5_13dec22.dmf code or later , with (2) OPSW44 = Closed to disable CP1 led drive, and (3) each input paralleled with 0.01uF to 1uF input caps to ground to shunt HF noise voltages. Interfering induced voltage is generally AC/capacitive and exceeding about +\- 3V peak to peak into a hi-Z 127K resistive load, to falsely trip the DS74 input sensing logic. There is no practical additional firmware filtering that can remove this impressed and unpredictable HF noise voltage. OPSW44 = Closed in this rev5 code disables the CP1 led drive out, so that needed input capacitor filtering of 0.01uf to 1uF can then be used with the 50Hz input sampling rate. The CP1 led drive enabled (OPSW44 =T, default) does NOT cause this false trigger because input-sampling is synchronous, but having this led drive active does not allow filtering capacitors to be used on long noisy input runs. DS74 Rev4 or earlier code does not have OPSW44 CP1 led disable implemented. The default OPSW44 = T is configured for CP1 LED drive and switch sensing to run OK with the capacitance of about 250' of Cat5 UTP cable into the DS74 127K input impedance, but this UTP does not provide strong capacitive screening of HF pickup. Shielded twisted pairs (STP) may work better for just this usage, but would be limited to about 30% of the run length. Digitrax typically specifies only UTP or silver-satin cabling of LocoNet because STP shield capacitance drastically lowers total network wire distance, and loads are very different to DS7x inputs.

DT402 Firmware

Oct. 10, 2016 (version 2.1) - Maintenance Update, Please read the R21 release notes.

DT402 Reversion

Aug. 5, 2016 (version 2.1) - This file allows you to revert your DT402 R2.0’s back to R1.7 if you experience problems.

DT500 Firmware

Oct. 10, 2016 (version 0.1) - Initial Release

  • DT500 R01 Firmware
  • SoundLoader (version 3.1)

    The free SoundLoader 3.1 program gives the user the ability to overlay sounds in SoundFX project files. Customize sound schemes to suit you! Packaged also contains DigiMon II 2.0, DigiIPL 2.9.3 and the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package. ...read more

DT602 Firmware

May 2, 2023 (version 1.2) - This DT602 family maintenance download Ipl V1.2 adjusts the display timing when doing address selection to avoid occasional spurious address-number flashes. These number flashes do not affect the real address being selected.

LNRP Firmware

Oct. 20, 2015 (version R4) - This code improves the Railsync current drive capability and protection and allows better performance on bigger layouts with more connected loads.

LNWI Firmware

March 11, 2021 (version 0.3) - Latest firmware

PR1 Drivers

April 24, 2013 (version 1.0) -

PR2 Software

April 21, 2023 (version 3.1) - All required software for the PR2 is included in the SoundLoader download. ...read more

  • SoundLoader

    2.1 now contains DigiIPL 2.0 2.1.1 fixed and issue with apps starting at startup. 2.2 Fixed link to Help > "Help Topics..." 2.3 Including bug fixes 2.4 Includes DigiIPL 2.2 2.5 Updates DigiIPL to 2.8.1. 2.5.1 Updated DigiIPL to 2.8.2. 2.5.2 Updated DigiMon to DigiMonII 2.0 2.5.3 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9 that is compatible with the DS74 2.5.4 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9.1 2.5.5 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9.3 3.1 SoundLoader 3.1 released

PR3 Firmware

March 6, 2014 (version 1.0) - Update for 64 bit operating systems.

  • PR3 1.0 Firmware

    This is a product upgrade to expand the PR3 beyond the original 32 bit operating system design capability. Users on 32 bit systems and whose PR3's are working fine do not need to modify their PR3's. This IPL is only recommended for users with 64 bit systems or have had issues with Vista/Win7/Win8.

  • PR3 1.0 Update Instructions (for 64 bit systems)

    Instructions for the PR3 1.0 update. Please read before trying to install the 1.0 update!

PR3 / PR4 Installation Instructions

Sept. 11, 2013 (version 1.0) -

PR3 / PR4 Windows 10 Drivers

April 21, 2023 (version 3.1) -

  • SoundLoader

    2.1 now contains DigiIPL 2.0 2.1.1 fixed and issue with apps starting at startup. 2.2 Fixed link to Help > "Help Topics..." 2.3 Including bug fixes 2.4 Includes DigiIPL 2.2 2.5 Updates DigiIPL to 2.8.1. 2.5.1 Updated DigiIPL to 2.8.2. 2.5.2 Updated DigiMon to DigiMonII 2.0 2.5.3 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9 that is compatible with the DS74 2.5.4 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9.1 2.5.5 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9.3 3.1 SoundLoader 3.1 released

PR3 / PR4 Windows 2000 Drivers

Nov. 4, 2011 (version 1.0) -

  • PR3 / PR4 Windows 2000 Drivers
  • SoundLoader

    2.1 now contains DigiIPL 2.0 2.1.1 fixed and issue with apps starting at startup. 2.2 Fixed link to Help > "Help Topics..." 2.3 Including bug fixes 2.4 Includes DigiIPL 2.2 2.5 Updates DigiIPL to 2.8.1. 2.5.1 Updated DigiIPL to 2.8.2. 2.5.2 Updated DigiMon to DigiMonII 2.0 2.5.3 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9 that is compatible with the DS74 2.5.4 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9.1 2.5.5 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9.3 3.1 SoundLoader 3.1 released

PR3 / PR4 Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 Drivers

Nov. 4, 2011 (version 1.0) -

  • PR3 / PR4 Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 Drivers
  • SoundLoader

    2.1 now contains DigiIPL 2.0 2.1.1 fixed and issue with apps starting at startup. 2.2 Fixed link to Help > "Help Topics..." 2.3 Including bug fixes 2.4 Includes DigiIPL 2.2 2.5 Updates DigiIPL to 2.8.1. 2.5.1 Updated DigiIPL to 2.8.2. 2.5.2 Updated DigiMon to DigiMonII 2.0 2.5.3 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9 that is compatible with the DS74 2.5.4 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9.1 2.5.5 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9.3 3.1 SoundLoader 3.1 released

PR4 Firmware

Jan. 9, 2018 (version 0.0) - Added legacy support OpSw

UR92 Firmware

Dec. 10, 2015 (version R8) - This rev 8 fixes UR92 link issues with multiple UR devices on the LocoNet and improves Duplex reliability. We want to thank Frank Fezzie Jr. and others that have supported him in helping isolated this intermittent problem. Merry Christmas! ...read more

UR93 Firmware

Aug. 31, 2021 (version 0.1) - UR93 Setup and Operation: 31Aug2021- IPL-version 1, Improved UR92 inter-operation timing margins and locking Channel and NetName. 1) Like all Duplex units, the UR93 is configured with a unique 8 character Digitrax Duplex NetName and a RF Channel number from 11 to 25. Any Duplex throttle unit trying to access LocoNet with a particular UR93 must have exactly matching NetName and Channel number as the UR93 it is trying to use for Duplex connectivity. Any differences will break a duplex link. 2) UR93 and UR92 units will automatically invoke a NetName and Channel resolution protocol when a LocoNet Power On <83><7C> message is seen or it is powered up. On some layouts, usages, configurations and combinations of UR93's and UR92's, if this resolution is unsuccessful the UR93 or UR92 may suddenly seem to freeze or stop working on an untethered; UT4D, UT6D, DT402D, DT500D or DT602D. 3) To avoid connection problems, after you setup required UR93's Duplex settings to run the layout, best practice is to set OPSW11 =C to turn OFF Channel Changes and OPSW12= C to turn OFF NetName Changes. This will ensure the Duplex settings cannot be modified in operations, and the UR93 will then not be involved in NetName and Channel resolution. 4) To subsequently edit system Channel/NetName you will need to temporarily set OPSW11/12 back to T to allow changes. 5) A UT6D or DT602D plugged into LocoNet with UR93 and UR92 units can conveniently edit NetName, Channel and also Key settings of any units that allow changes of these settings. Press menu>3>6 and follow the prompts. You may also use the free Digitrax Duplex Setup PC application to do the same thing. 6) Any Duplex enabled throttle plugging into LocoNet will use the first Duplex Channel and NetName received. If there are differing sequential values of these seen, it may lead to some confusion. 7) For remote joining, or diagnostic purposes, with untethered UT6D or DT602D units you may invoke the Duplex RF Scan capability with menu>3>5, and then the soft key "Scan All". After the scan time, you will see a list of Digitrax Duplex beacons visible from UR93 and UR92 units, so you can be sure what is currently available, look for any unexpected setting changes, and also can then use a soft key to join a visible network. 8) In a system with mixed UR92 and UR93 units, the UR93 have about 33x more transmit power and also about 33x higher receiver sensitivity and so longer beacon range. Duplex throttles track and change to beacons of the same Channels and NetName with the strongest RF signal, so most throttles will usually track the beacons of UR93 units. Duplex links are "connectionless", so a single UR93 can handle an "unlimited" number of duplex throttles' RF traffic sequentially. 9) It is recommended that all UR93's be updated with the latest IPL on the Digitrax web site. The latest UR93 IPL version has improved legacy UR92/Duplex timing tolerances and also implements a new IPL-version number that will uniquely identify the IPL version related to the IPL date code, when using the DigiIPL II v2.9.1 downloading utility program. An IPL_ver number of 0 means the current UR93 installed firmware does NOT support IPL-version capability. Downloading the latest UR93 firmware will enable IPL-version display ...read more

UT6 Firmware

July 5, 2022 (version 0.3) - By customer request, this UT6 version modifies the Brake position operation of the Direction Switch to behave similarly to that of the UT4.

  • UT6 Firmware
  • Digitrax Device Firmware Update Instructions

    Instructions on how to updated your firmware using the DigiIPL tool.

  • SoundLoader

    2.1 now contains DigiIPL 2.0 2.1.1 fixed and issue with apps starting at startup. 2.2 Fixed link to Help > "Help Topics..." 2.3 Including bug fixes 2.4 Includes DigiIPL 2.2 2.5 Updates DigiIPL to 2.8.1. 2.5.1 Updated DigiIPL to 2.8.2. 2.5.2 Updated DigiMon to DigiMonII 2.0 2.5.3 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9 that is compatible with the DS74 2.5.4 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9.1 2.5.5 Updated DigiIPL to 2.9.3 3.1 SoundLoader 3.1 released

Zephyr Express (DCS52) Firmware

Jan. 23, 2023 (version 0.5) - This dmf file corrects a small number of DCS52's that has issues with 4digit address selections.

Zephyr Xtra (DCS51) Firmware

July 27, 2015 (version R5) - Small timing changes for the LED driver hardware update.

Utilities

DigiGroupSetup - 1.03

This program allows convenient Duplex Group setup for any UR92 on LocoNet.

DigiIPL - 2.9.3

Firmware Loader and Updater.

DigiMon - 3.1

This program allows monitoring of LocoNet message traffic and operations. This is now included in our SoundLoader package.

SoundLoader v3.1 and Utilities - 3.1

The free SoundLoader 3.1 program gives the user the ability to overlay sounds in SoundFX project files. Customize sound schemes to suit you! Packaged also contains DigiMon II 2.0, DigiIPL 2.9.3 and the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package.

Manuals & Instruction Sheets

For product documentation, see our Manuals & Instruction Sheets page.