PocketWizard E Release - Revision history

Heathers: /* What Products are Compatible with the E Release Firmware? */ added details about CE meters.

2024-02-04T19:36:51Z

‎What Products are Compatible with the E Release Firmware?: added details about CE meters.

Heathers: /* E Release FAQs */ added note about needing to be new not used

2024-02-04T19:34:19Z

‎E Release FAQs: added note about needing to be new not used

Heathers: /* How do I upgrade my radios to the E Release? */

2024-02-04T19:32:30Z

‎How do I upgrade my radios to the E Release?

Heathers: /* How do I downgrade my radios to the Legacy firmware? */ broken link

2023-05-26T21:14:29Z

‎How do I downgrade my radios to the Legacy firmware?: broken link

Heathers: /* What is the E Release? */ fixed link

2023-03-31T21:24:17Z

‎What is the E Release?: fixed link

Heathers: /* How do I upgrade my radios to the E Release? */ fixed broken link

2023-03-31T21:21:44Z

‎How do I upgrade my radios to the E Release?: fixed broken link

Heathers: /* What Products are Compatible with the E Release Firmware? */ overhaul

2023-01-10T02:19:34Z

‎What Products are Compatible with the E Release Firmware?: overhaul

Heathers: /* What are the benefits of the E Release? */

2023-01-02T18:33:57Z

‎What are the benefits of the E Release?

Heathers: /* What Products are Compatible with the E Release Firmware? */ added note about Canon Rx

2022-12-30T19:39:35Z

‎What Products are Compatible with the E Release Firmware?: added note about Canon Rx

Heathers: /* How do I upgrade my radios to the E Release? */ added notes about Canon Rx only

2022-12-30T19:37:11Z

‎How do I upgrade my radios to the E Release?: added notes about Canon Rx only

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 Sekonic Meters
-*The E Release is available for the Sekonic L-478DR with a built in PocketWizard receiver. Please [https://pocketwizard.com/contact/ contact us] for details. Other Sekonic meters cannot be upgraded to the E Release at this time.
+*The E Release is available for the Sekonic L-478DR with a built in PocketWizard receiver for customers in the US and Canada. Please [https://pocketwizard.com/contact/ contact us] for details. Other Sekonic meters cannot be upgraded to the E Release at this time. We can upgrade CE frequency L-478DR meters as well but the customer would be required to pay for shipping to and from our corporate offices in the US.
 ==E Release FAQs==

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 *'''How do I know if my PocketWizard is eligible for a free update?'''
-**If you purchased your radio on or after the E Release implementation date (September 1, 2019 for Plus III and Plus IV radios and February 20, 2020 for Nikon FlexTT5 or FCC PowerMC2 radios), from an authorized PocketWizard dealer, you may be eligible for a free upgrade to the E Release. The upgrade may or may not be preinstalled. If it does not have the E Release preinstalled, when you connect the radio to the Utility program to update it, the Utility should recognize the serial number and allow you to upgrade at no charge. If you have any trouble or questions, please [https://pocketwizard.com/contact/ contact us] by email and include a copy of your sales receipt and the serial number(s) of the radio(s).
+**If you purchased your radio on or after the E Release implementation date (September 1, 2019 for Plus III and Plus IV radios and February 20, 2020 for Nikon FlexTT5 or FCC PowerMC2 radios), from an authorized PocketWizard dealer, you may be eligible for a free upgrade to the E Release. This only applies to new products, used radios are not eligible for a free upgrade. The upgrade may or may not be preinstalled. If it does not have the E Release preinstalled, when you connect the radio to the Utility program to update it, the Utility should recognize the serial number and allow you to upgrade at no charge. If you have any trouble or questions, please [https://pocketwizard.com/contact/ contact us] by email and include a copy of your sales receipt and the serial number(s) of the radio(s).
 *'''How can I tell if a PocketWizard has been upgraded to the E Release?'''

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 '''Notes:'''
 *If you purchased the Firmware License, you must use the same email address you provided for the purchase. We suggest using the same email for all of your upgrades.
-*If you purchased your radio after the implementation date and the Utility does not recognize the radio's serial number, please email us with a copy of your receipt and a photo of the sticker on the back of the radio(s), showing the serial number(s).  Be sure to also verify which email address you want to use for the E Release firmware in the email. Please [https://pocketwizard.com/contact/ contact us] here with the requested information.
+*If you purchased your radio after the implementation date and the Utility does not recognize the radio's serial number, please email us with a copy of your receipt and a photo of the sticker on the back of the radio(s), showing the serial number(s). The radio must have been purchased new from an authorized PocketWizard dealer. Used radios are not eligible for free upgrades. Be sure to also verify which email address you want to use for the E Release firmware in the email. Please [https://pocketwizard.com/contact/ contact us] here with the requested information.
 *If you get an "Error Programming the Application - Location 1" message, disconnect the radio and close the Utility. Reconnect the PocketWizard to your computer then launch the Utility program again.

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 #Download the new version of the [[Getting_Started|PocketWizard Utility]]
 #Launch the Utility program
-#Connect the PocketWizard via USB cable [https://shop.pocketwizard.com/collections/replacement-parts/products/replacement-mini-b-to-usb-cable (USB A to USB mini B)]
+#Connect the PocketWizard via USB cable [https://pocketwizard.com/products/replacement-mini-b-to-usb-cable-2/ (USB A to USB mini B)]
 #Once the Utility recognizes your radio, click Update Firmware
 #Select Legacy Firmware

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 ==What is the E Release?==
-The [https://www2.pocketwizard.com// E Release] is a completely new firmware protocol for PocketWizard radios and is very different than a traditional firmware update. Building on our existing technology, we created a way to take everything that PocketWizard already does best and make it better! With the E Release, the radio signals are able to reach farther than ever before. The signals are also a lot more reliable as they are less susceptible to RF interference. It is currently available for FCC and CE versions for most current PocketWizard radios, excluding the PlusX and MultiMAX II. All current Plus III and Plus IV radios are being shipped with the E Release installed, though some stores may still have radios with Legacy firmware still installed.
+The [https://pocketwizard.com/e-release-firmware/ E Release] is a completely new firmware protocol for PocketWizard radios and is very different than a traditional firmware update. Building on our existing technology, we created a way to take everything that PocketWizard already does best and make it better! With the E Release, the radio signals are able to reach farther than ever before. The signals are also a lot more reliable as they are less susceptible to RF interference. It is currently available for FCC and CE versions for most current PocketWizard radios, excluding the PlusX and MultiMAX II. All current Plus III and Plus IV radios are being shipped with the E Release installed, though some stores may still have radios with Legacy firmware still installed.
 '''*NOTE: E Release firmware will not work with Legacy firmware but the radios can be downgraded to Legacy firmware to work with your existing PocketWizard radios. See the [[#E Release FAQs|FAQ]] section for details.'''

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 The E Release is currently available for the Plus III, Plus IV, FlexTT5, FlexTT6 and FCC PowerMC2 PocketWizard radios. The Canon FlexTT5 and FlexTT6 can only be used as receivers with the E Release firmware. You will need to use a Raven by Fusion TLC, a Plus IIIe, or Plus IVe as a transmitter.
-*If you purchased your radios before the E Release implementation date (see dates below), you will need to first purchase a Firmware License for each radio you wish to upgrade [https://pocketwizard.odoo.com/ereleasefirmware here.]
+*If you purchased your radios before the E Release implementation date (see dates below), you will need to first purchase a Firmware License for each radio you wish to upgrade [https://pocketwizard.com/e-release-firmware/ here.]
 #Download the new version of the [[Getting_Started|PocketWizard Utility]]

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 ==What Products are Compatible with the E Release Firmware?==
-*E Release firmware is available now for the Plus III, Plus IV, and Nikon FlexTT5 transceivers (both FCC and CE frequency) for transmit or receive functions as well as the PowerMC2 (FCC version only) Receiver. The E Release is also available for the Canon FlexTT5 and FlexTT6 radios (both FCC and CE frequency) for receiver functions ONLY. They cannot be used to transmit an E Release signal. Plus III and Plus IV radios are shipping with the firmware pre-installed and will be identified as Plus IIIe and Plus IVe radios. FlexTT5 and PowerMC2 radios will not have the E Release preinstalled but can be upgraded. Please see our [[PocketWizard_Firmware|'''PocketWizard Firmware''']] page for details. The Raven by Fusion TLC uses the E Release firmware.
+PocketWizard Products:
-*The E Release is not available for most Sekonic meters. If you have a Sekonic L-478DR with a built in PocketWizard receiver, you may be able to send in your meter for an upgrade. Please [https://pocketwizard.com/contact/ contact us] for details.
+*E Release firmware is available now for the Plus III, Plus IV, and Nikon FlexTT5 transceivers (both FCC and CE frequency) for transmit or receive functions as well as the PowerMC2 (FCC version only) Receiver. The E Release is also available for the Canon FlexTT5 and FlexTT6 radios (both FCC and CE frequency) for receiver functions ONLY. They cannot be used to transmit an E Release signal. Plus III and Plus IV radios are shipping with the firmware pre-installed and will be identified as Plus IIIe and Plus IVe radios. FlexTT5 and PowerMC2 radios will not have the E Release preinstalled but can be upgraded. Please see our [[PocketWizard Firmware]] page for details. The Raven by Fusion TLC uses the E Release firmware.
-*Products with integrated PocketWizard receivers, such as Dynalite, Profoto, or Photogenic strobes, cannot be upgraded to the E Release firmware at this time. We are exploring options with manufacturers. Please [https://pocketwizard.com/contact/ contact us] for more details about your specific equipment. Note: if you have a strobe with a built in PocketWizard receiver, you can connect a PocketWizard with the E Release firmware to the pack via the sync port to use the new technology, rather than using the integrated receiver.
 *The E Release is not available for older Plus, Plus II, and MultiMAX radios or for the MiniTT1. We are not producing the MiniTT1 radios any more and those units cannot be upgraded due to its coin cell battery management algorithm.
 ==E Release FAQs==

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 *It allows you to send and receive signals with greater reliability
-*It more than doubles the range for triggering remote cameras or flashes. This benefit is enhanced even more when using the radios in Long Range (LR) Mode where distances have been measured as far as 5 miles.
+*It more than doubles the range for triggering remote cameras or flashes. This benefit is enhanced even more when using the radios in Long Range (LR) Mode where distances have been measured as far as 4 miles (6.4 km).
 *Quad Zone Triggering is now available on 32 Channels, instead of 16
 *We created 80 new Channels for the Plus III and Plus IV, dedicated to triggering in Long Range Mode.  To access the LR Channels, hit the Mode button until you see LR on the LCD. LR Channels are designed to be used for remote camera triggering and are not available on the FlexTT5 and PowerMC2 radios.

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 ==How do I upgrade my radios to the E Release?==
-The E Release is currently available for the Plus III, Plus IV, FlexTT5, FlexTT6 and FCC PowerMC2 PocketWizard radios.
+The E Release is currently available for the Plus III, Plus IV, FlexTT5, FlexTT6 and FCC PowerMC2 PocketWizard radios. The Canon FlexTT5 and FlexTT6 can only be used as receivers with the E Release firmware. You will need to use a Raven by Fusion TLC, a Plus IIIe, or Plus IVe as a transmitter.
 *If you purchased your radios before the E Release implementation date (see dates below), you will need to first purchase a Firmware License for each radio you wish to upgrade [https://pocketwizard.odoo.com/ereleasefirmware here.]
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 *''Plus III and Plus IV radios: September 1, 2019''
 *''Nikon FlexTT5 and FCC PowerMC2 radios: February 20, 2020''
-*''Canon FlexTT5 and FlexTT6 radios: January 1, 2022''
+*''Canon FlexTT5 and FlexTT6 radios (AS RECEIVERS ONLY): January 1, 2022''
 '''Notes:'''