AQL Software and Firmware Upgrades
AQL and HyperWare-III Software Update Procedure
1) Check HyperWare and firmware compatibility
To insure compatibility between releases of HyperWare-III and the firmware running in the AQL, the version numbers of HyperWare-III and the AQL firmware must match as described per the following.
HyperWare-III Version
To check the current Version Number of your currently installed HyperWare-III, select the Help/About menu choice from opening the Communications Window.
AQL Firmware Version
To check the current firmware version installed in the AQL, view the current version via the info line on the LCD of the AQL or check the configuration via a PC connected to the AQL via HyperWare-III.
Version compatibility is dictated by the second number set within the version number. To be compatible, these numbers must be the same. For example if the AQL has version 1.2.3.4 and the HyperWare-III is version 1.2.6.8, then the HyperWare-III software and AQL firmware are compatible as both have the number “2” as the second number set.
NOTE:
HyperWare-III is for use only with the AQL and ILIM products and is NOT compatible with the IntelliLogger and IntelliLogger IL-Mini products.
2) Download and Install AQL Firmware
The currently installed firmware version is viewed via the INFO line of the AQL LCD or through the configuration menu via a PC connected to the AQL and HyperWare-III.
AQL Firmware Update Procedure
Step 1: Download and unzip the desired firmware version (below) into a temporary directory. You will have a file named aql40_x_x_x_x.bin.
Step 2: Start HyperWare-III and connect to the AQL you wish to reflash.
Step 3: In the top Menu, select Logger, Reflash Firmware and click on the .bin file you have just downloaded. Continue for a minute or so to complete the update. A dialog box will open indicating reflash progress and when completed the message “Reflash Complete” is displayed.
AQL Firmware Downloads:
Click on the link or right-click and select Save As… to download the update.
AQL40_3.29.0.7.1 ~ (Released 10-28-25)
3) Download and Install HyperWare-III update
Following is a listing of available downloads of the HyperWare-III software.
Hyperware-III Update Procedure:
Step 1: Download the HyperWare-III file (below) and save it in a temporary directory.
Step 2: Unzip the .msi file to a temporary directory.
Step 3: Close HyperWare-III and all other programs. From within the temporary directory run the *.msi and install the program in the same directory as the original installation. This will keep all current settings available in the newly installed program. This completes the software update.
HyperWare-III Builds Available for Download:
Current HyperWare-III Version:
Hyperware-III Ver 3.29.0.7.1 (Released 10/28/25)
Miscellaneous Support Files
The following files are for use under special installations and/or for use with the direction of Logic Beach Technical Support staff.
AQL40 Channel Expansion Modules Firmware
The following “Reflash” files are for use in updating the microcontroller code executing in the specified Expansion Module. Modules can be updated using HyperWare-III software while connected to the AQL system via USB or Ethernet/Cellular.
Reflash of a module is performed from the HyperWare Communication window. Double-click on the graphic image of the module to be flashed. The ensuing dialog will display the current firmware version and provide a “Reflash” button to initiate the operation. Before reflashing, download the appropriate file below, unzip and save to disk. This file is then used in the Reflash sequence that is initiated with the Reflash button.
ILIM-2 Digital Expansion Module Firmware:
ILIM-7 Analog Expansion Module Firmware: