HP-2 / Sentinel / Firmware Question

KF7IJZ · Nov 8, 2014

First, I want to confirm that the "HP-1" Sentinel is the same to be used with the HP-2 as far as data updates and favorites management goes - that seems to work fine.

The odd thing is firmware update. HP Sentinel downloads a firmware update, seems to copy it to the HP-2 (Writing firmware file to HomePatrol...), and tells me that the update will begin when I unplug the USB cable. So, I eject the mass storage device, disconnect the cable and then poof - nothing happens. Thoughts?

LZ56 · Nov 8, 2014

UPMan said in another thread (which I can't seem to find) that the HP-2 indeed uses the HP-1 version of Sentinel. Maybe you'll have better luck finding that thread.

phask · Nov 8, 2014

KF7IJZ said:
First, I want to confirm that the "HP-1" Sentinel is the same to be used with the HP-2 as far as data updates and favorites management goes - that seems to work fine.

The odd thing is firmware update. HP Sentinel downloads a firmware update, seems to copy it to the HP-2 (Writing firmware file to HomePatrol...), and tells me that the update will begin when I unplug the USB cable. So, I eject the mass storage device, disconnect the cable and then poof - nothing happens. Thoughts?

Did it power off? I've seen a HP1 do that, but not every time either. Try turning it back on and see if it completes.

Mine was shipped with the current firmware. Check yours -menu - advanced - version

Current should be 1.05 - sub 1.02 if it's that you don't need an update.

- Sentinel is the same as HP1 - check the version of it to be sure it's correct. 2.03 rev 02

KF7IJZ · Nov 9, 2014

I checked the version and it is intact 1.05/1.02. Just odd that Sentinel downloads something and copies it to the card every time. Given that Sentinel doesn't seem to have been updated to actually understand that the HP-2 is different, the software may think it's a 1.05 HP-1, but the radio is smart enough to ignore the firmware file.

n3617400 · Nov 9, 2014

Sentinel for HP1 not support HP2 firmware update.

phask · Nov 9, 2014

What do you have to support this statement? Since the same version of Sentinel works for both.

n3617400 said:
Sentinel for HP1 not support HP2 firmware update.

n3617400 · Nov 9, 2014

phask said:
What do you have to support this statement? Since the same version of Sentinel works for both.

Decompiled source code of Sentinel for HP1.

Work with lists and firmware update - different things.

phask · Nov 9, 2014

So nothing. Are you saying there must be a new release of Sentinel?

n3617400 said:
Decompiled source code of Sentinel for HP1.

Work with lists and firmware update - different things.

n3617400 · Nov 9, 2014

phask said:
So nothing. Are you saying there must be a new release of Sentinel?

Yes.

HP1 firmware file: *.scn (Sentinel undestand this extension)
HP2 firmware file: *.bin (Sentinel don't undestand this extension)

KF7IJZ · Nov 9, 2014

This is the page I got Sentinel from, and it reports that it hasn't' been updated since 2012...

HomePatrolSentinel < HomePatrol < TWiki

UPMan · Nov 10, 2014

I added the link to the revised Sentinel this morning. I'd had it "on deck" but missed making the link live.

HomePatrolSentinel < HomePatrol < TWiki

KF7IJZ · Nov 10, 2014

UPMan said:
I added the link to the revised Sentinel this morning. I'd had it "on deck" but missed making the link live.

HomePatrolSentinel < HomePatrol < TWiki

Thanks for that. Now if you folks could kindly release a Mac version...

coolderb · Nov 10, 2014

UPMan said:
I added the link to the revised Sentinel this morning. I'd had it "on deck" but missed making the link live.

HomePatrolSentinel < HomePatrol < TWiki

Is there a manual for the HomePatrol 2? I realize that most of the features are covered by the HP1 manual, but I have a question about the USB/charging port. I'm wondering if it is possible to use it for AC power and data at the same time. I would like to access the remote control features without having to run down the batteries.

Thanks

UPMan · Nov 10, 2014

HomePatrol2 < HomePatrol < TWiki

coolderb · Nov 10, 2014

Thanks!

Beaquel · Nov 24, 2014

This may be a dumb question, but I'm having a terrible time getting my HP-2 to recognize the Mass Storage mode so that I can Read From or Write To Sentinel. How do you enable the mass storage mode so that you can get access to the SD card? I can't figure out what sequence of powering on/off, plugging in/out the USB cable, etc. that will make it be recognized by my Windows PC. I got it once, but I can't figure it out again.

UPMan · Nov 24, 2014

With the scanner turned on, plug the USB cable into your PC, then into your scanner. The scanner prompts "Mass Storage" or "Serial Mode." Select "Mass Storage."

Beaquel · Nov 24, 2014

That didn't work, I'll try re-booting my PC again and see if that works.

Beaquel · Nov 24, 2014

Paul, I rebooted my computer, started up Sentinel, turned on my scanner, plugged the USB into the computer, then plugged the USB into the scanner. The only message I ever see is whether to charge or not. It never asks me if I want to go to mass storage mode.

mule1075 · Nov 24, 2014

Beaquel said:
Paul, I rebooted my computer, started up Sentinel, turned on my scanner, plugged the USB into the computer, then plugged the USB into the scanner. The only message I ever see is whether to charge or not. It never asks me if I want to go to mass storage mode.

Happened to me on my HP-1 changed the SD card and then it worked fine.Maybe not your issue but thought I would throw it out their just in case.

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