Onset HOBO UX120-018 Data Logger Firmware 1.05

Firmware Version:

- Improves battery life

Installation:

- Download the zip file (xxxxx.zip) for your particular model of UX120 to your computer and save the file to disk.
- Unzip the file to your desktop. The resulting files are named FW_xxx_UX120-0xx.hex
Windows 7/8: C:\Users\Public\Documents\HOBOware Public Files\FWUpdates
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\HOBOware Public Files\FWUpdates
- Launch HOBOware Pro if it is not yet running. Note that HOBOware Pro for Windows is necessary to perform the update. Note, also requires .NET version 3.5
- Connect your UX120-0xx to your computer.
- From the Help menu, choose "Update Device Firmware" and follow the instructions. During the update process, you will be asked for the location of the file you unzipped in Step 2.
- Relaunch the UX120-0xx from HOBOware Pro.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.