TGXL loosing connection after 8600 installation

Sergey KN7K

Replaced 6600 with 8600 and configured PGXL, AG and TG.

It seems like all work, however TGXL loosing connection after about 20-30min. I do power cycle and it works for another 20-30min and loose connection.

Initial settings

After 20-30min

Did I miss something in configuration of 8600 to have these disconnects?

Thanks,

Sergey

David Decoons, wo2x

uncheck Power Genius in the Tuner Genius settings for Genius integration tab. Checking and entering IP of Power Genius is only needed when using non-Flex exciters.

73 Dave wo2x

Sergey KN7K

Thank you David,

I think TGXL Manual missing that step about PGXL, at least I do not see it covered.

What about Antenna Genius, keep it checked?

Sergey, KN7K

David Decoons, wo2x

Hi Sergey,

Let's start with basics. What is the version firmware in PG XL, TG XL and AG?

PG XL should be 3.8.9

TG XL 1.2.11

AG 4.1.16

In the Genius Integration of TG XL version 1.2.11, the AG section should have a pulldown to select the AG by serial number, not IP address.

If you are having disconnects then I highly recommend following the Dream Station configuration guide and making sure everything is at the current release. Based on your picture, it appears you are using old TG firmware and AG version 3.x

https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/20826281594011-Configuring-the-Dream-Station-FLEX-8000-6000-with-the-PGXL-TGXL-AG-for-Proper-Operation

The document has a link to 3.8.8 PG XL firmware. Here is the link to 3.8.9

https://www.flexradio.com/wp-content/uploads/assets/PowerGeniusUtility_v3.8.9.exe

73 Dave wo2x

David Decoons, wo2x

Also, if upgrading the AG from v3 to v4.1.16, take screenshots of your configurations as the AG will be reset to defaults.

Dave wo2x

David Decoons, wo2x

AG 4.1.16 on 4o3a.com web site.

Dave wo2x

Sergey KN7K

Hi David,

Thanks, it seems like it is normal now after I rebooted ALL - PC, 8600, PGXL, TGXL, AG.

8600 - 3.8.20

TGXL - 1.1.20

PGXL - 3.8.9

AG - 4.1.5 ( it is the same version as 4.1.6 - I was a tester for OM Module issue switching, and when it was fixed, Dragisa released 4.1.6).

Thanks again,

Sergey, KN7K

David Decoons, wo2x

there is now 4.1.16, not 4.1.6. You are behind. Also TG XL firmware is old. 1.2.11 is current.

Dave wo2x

Sergey KN7K

thanks, it was a typo - TGXL - 4.1.15 and I updated TGXL to 1.2.11.

I am monitoring now, hopefully it is resolved.

Sergey

David Decoons, wo2x

you should upgrade the amp too. Current is 3.8.9 and improves SWR accuracy.

Here are release notes.

https://edge.flexradio.com/www/offload/20241204090912/Power-Genius-XL-v3.8.9-Release-Notes.pdf

Sergey KN7K

Dave,

May need help here. I updated AG from 4.1.15 to 4.1.16 and now cannot connect.

I have Ant 3 at Steppir and Ant 4 at Inverted L, they are not listed on the app

I can click on any of these Antenna 1,2,5,6,7 and they are swiching but Ant 3 and 4 are not connecting automatically.

What do I miss?

Thanks a lot, Sergey

David Decoons, wo2x

In the Flex tab, use the pulldown on right to select radio for each band.

For Antennas 3 & 4, make sure you checked RX and TX.

73

Dave

Sergey KN7K

Yes, they are selected, same as before in ver 4.1.15

Very strange

Mike VE3CKO

The latest version linked from the Flexradio site is still 4.1.8. In the past it was noted that once Flex has approved of any 4o3a update it would update the link.

Dave, is it safe to install this 4.1.16 for AG ?

8600/6700 - 3.8.20

TGXL - 1.2.11

PGXL - 3.8.9

David Decoons, wo2x

I've been running 4.1.16 for quite a few months. It was needed to fix an OM module issue.

Sergey, In TG with new AG firmware, you need to use the pulldown to select s/n of AG and not IP address. Did you do this when you upgraded the TG?

Sergey KN7K

Hi Dave,

It seems like I have 2 issues now after upgrading TGXL and AG firmware. As far as I can see all settings normal but I guess I missing something.

1. First issue - I cannot TX when TGXL is ON, I have an interlock that says Amp/TG . As soon as I tyurn off TGXL I can TX just fine.

Here are all settings

2, AG does not work in Auto mode

Here is a video demonstration -

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JrGnTkEwAScB7gtcplcKKDdutuoFm1jp/view?usp=sharing

Thanks,

Sergey

David Decoons, wo2x

hi Sergey,

For issue 1, remove power from everything, then power up.

For #2 (do this first), in Device Config of AG, in advanced tab, click reset to factory defaults. After it boots, do it a second time. Possibly there may be database inconsistencies in AG after upgrade. You’ll need to set it up again.

73 Dave wo2x

David Decoons, wo2x

oh, and check this, in AG where it says Auto on both sides of main GUI, click each and select Flex.

Sergey KN7K

Dave,

Thanks a lot! Antenna genius Factory reset twice solved interlocks and antenna switching issue. I was shutting down yesterday everything, removing power several times without any progress.

I was pulling my hear over last few days with troubleshooting, hopefully it is all resolved now. Will monitor it for several days, but at the moment I am back to DX-ing instead of troubleshooting and making some QSO!

Thanks again for your patience and help to Flex community !

Sergey, KN7K

David Decoons, wo2x

I’m glad it is working now.

73
Dave wo2x
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