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VeEX RTU-4000 User guide

  • Hello, I have reviewed the Software Release Notes for the VeEX RTU-4000 Rackmount Chassis and its RTU-4100 Test Modules. This document details software updates, including features like HTTPS access, secure communication with mTLS, and compatibility with the VeSion monitoring system. I can answer your questions about the software versions, upgrade procedures, and system features described in this document.
  • What tool is required to install/upgrade RTU software?
    What driver should be installed for serial interface?
    What is the system designed to operate in?
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RTU-4000 Rackmount Chassis
Software Release Notes
RTU-4000 Firmware/Software Updates
The RTU-4000 test platform and its factory-installed modules (RTU-4100) constantly evolve to keep up with new applications and
advanced capabilities. Go to www.veexinc.com to download the full upgrade packages to keep them up to date. Please refer to software
upgrade procedure at the end of this document.
Software version: 02.01.0000 March 23, 2023
Release Scope:
Major Release. General availability
Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.5.0 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The
Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-
4100) must be upgraded to their respective 02.04.0000 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion
which requires:
Vesion Server version: 4.3.3.25515
Vesion RTU410 Server: version 4.3.0.25515
VeSion HTML5 Web: version 7.0.9547
General features:
1. Supports access to the standalone management web-interface over HTTPS.
2. All communications with VeSion server can be secured using the mTLS encryption scheme.
3. Both the web-interface and the mTLS certificate can be obtained from the RFC7030 compatible server.
4. General stability and security improvements
Software version: 02.00.0001 January 4, 2022
Release Scope:
Major Release. Limited availability
Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.5.0 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The
Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-
4100) must be upgraded to their respective 02.00.0001 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion
which requires:
Vesion Server version: 4.2.2.24767
Vesion RTU410 Server: version 4.2.2.24742
VeSion HTML5 Web: version 7.0.6493
VeSion GIS: version 1.0.0.290
General features:
1.
Required for compatibility with new major RTU-4100 module release 02.00.xxxx to support newer and faster host
CPU in newly-shipped platform and test modules.
2.
Added IPV6 Support
Known issues or limitations:
This release is limited to new RTU-4000/4100 units shipped since January 2022. This version is currently under
regression and beta testing for modules shipped prior to 2022.
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RTU-4000 Rackmount Chassis
Software Release Notes
Software version: 01.00.0009 November 16, 2021
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability
Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.7 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The
Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-
4100) must be upgraded to their respective 01.02.0040 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion
which requires:
Vesion Server version: 4.2.2.24646
Vesion RTU410 Server: version 4.2.2.24659
VeSion HTML5 Web: version 7.0.6441
VeSion GIS: version 1.0.0.282
General features:
1.
Changed the boot order to start RTU services after the platform startup binary.
Software version: 01.00.0008 June 10, 2021
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability
Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.7 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The
Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-
4100) must be upgraded to their respective 01.02.0036 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion
which requires:
Vesion Server version: 4.2.1.24193
Vesion RTU410 Server: version 4.2.0.24193
VeSion HTML5 Web: vrsion 7.0.5978
VeSion GIS: version 1.0.0.232
General features:
1.
EEPROM is used to store IP/DNS/VeSion server settings instead of FLASH
2.
Additional Flash protections added
Software version: 01.00.0005 March 16, 2021
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability
Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.3 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The
Serial-to-USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-
4100) must be upgraded to their respective 01.02.0033 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion
which requires:
Vesion Server version: 4.2.1.24193
Vesion RTU410 Server: version 4.2.0.24193
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RTU-4000 Rackmount Chassis
Software Release Notes
VeSion HTML5 Web: vrsion 7.0.5978
VeSion GIS: version 1.0.0.232
General features:
1.
Addressed the file overwriting issue.
2.
Added support for Huawei Data card.
3.
Added selftest tool to check platform/system environment during system bootup.
4.
When no SD card detected, the format command will not be initiated.
5.
Now allows RTU to work even when no SD card detected.
Software version: 01.00.0003 May 11, 2020
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability
Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.0 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The
RTU USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100)
must be upgraded to their respective 01.02.0013 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion:
VeSion Server version: 4.1.3.21851
VeSion HTML5 version 5.1.4860
VeSion RTU410 Server version: 3.1.7.21923
General features:
1.
Added DNS support in Probe Configuration tool (coupled with new Probe Configuration tool)
Software version: 01.00.0002-LTE2 March 26, 2020
Release Scope:
Formal Release. General availability
Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.4.0 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The RTU
USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100) must be
upgraded to their respective 01.02.0012 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion:
VeSion Server version: 4.1.3.21851
VeSion HTML5 version 5.1.4860
VeSion RTU410 Server version: 3.1.7.21923
General features:
1.
Added VeSion support for LTE dongle.
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RTU-4000 Rackmount Chassis
Software Release Notes
Software version: 01.00.0001 March 20, 2019
Release Scope:
Initial Release. General availability
Note: Probe Configuration Tool 1.3.3 or later is required for this version to install/upgrade all RTU software. The RTU
USB driver will need to be installed on PC if connecting via serial interface. All test modules (RTU-4100) must be
upgraded to their respective 01.01.0001 versions to assure compatibility.
RTU-4000/4100 is designed to operate in Standalone mode or in a centralized monitoring system such as VeSion:
VeSion HTML5 version 5.0.3498
VeSion Server version: 4.0.7.19579
VeSion RTU410 Server version: 3.0.9.19579
General features:
1.
The new RTU-4000 offers modularity and improved software architecture to potentially support a variety of
other feature-rich test modules built by VeEX, like OTDRs, RXT-3000 Combo and RXT OSAs.
2.
New Chassis Software release to support the release of the new RTU-4100 OTDR module.
3.
Added power communication support with the OXA4000 Optical Switch or FWDM Switch via DB25 interface.
4.
Added support the OX4000 Optical Switch via Ethernet interface.
5.
Added support for the LTE modem option.
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RTU-4000 Rackmount Chassis
Software Release Notes
References
Updating the RTU4000/4100 System Software using the Probe Configuration Tool
Warning: The system update procedure reformats the platform’s internal storage and all results and profiles are erased. Please follow
the Section 16.0 procedure documented in the RTU4000/4100 User manual. Remember to save all important files prior to
updating the system software.
Once you have obtained and uncompressed the update package files (install_rtu4000_platform.sh for the Platform and
install_rtu4100_otdr.sh for the OTDR module), the software update procedure can be performed using the Probe
Configuration Tool application. VeEX, Inc. will provide VeSion upgrade software to any customer with a current, active
software maintenance license. Contact VeEX CustomerCare to renew your license if it has expired and to get the latest
VeSion system software.
Note: If installed in your PC, some file compression agents (applications) may show the resulting file as a compressed SH
file, but there is no need to expand the file anymore. Keep it as is.
The RTU-4000 must be connected to the power supply (using AC adapter or -48 VDC) during the entire upgrade process.
DO NOT turn it off at any time during the upgrade process.
i.
Open the Probe Configuration Tool application.
ii.
Follow the upgrading procedure described in Section 16.1 of the RTU-4000/RTU-4100 User Manual.
iii.
First, install the platform software.
Warning: The system update procedure reformats the platform’s internal storage and all results and profiles are erased.
Please save all important files prior to updating the system software.
iv.
Next install the module software.
Note: The module software must be re-installed after any Platform software upgrade has occurred even if
no upgrade is required for the module.
v.
Reconnect to RTU-4000 using Probe Configuration Tool to check that the software was properly installed.
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