Software Patch Instructions for Crimson 2.0

06 Jun 2025

Abstract

This tech note will explain how to install the 1997 timestamp patch for legacy Crimson 2.0 installations.

 

Before you begin:

Ensure you have administrative access to your PC.

Ensure you have a copy of the database from the device to be upgraded.

Ensure you have Crimson 2.0 Release Build 578 installed on your PC:

 

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This build may be obtained from:

https://update.redlion.net/c2/update/setup.exe

 

Patch Installation Instructions

Type or copy the following into your Windows search bar:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Red Lion Controls\Crimson 2.0

 

An Explorer window will open showing the Crimson installation:

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Obtain the c2-patch-794.zip file from an appropriate source.

Open the zip file and verify it contains a folder called Firmware.

Select both folders and drag them into the Explorer window that you opened above. Be careful to drop them into the area occupied by the files rather than the directories. The text you should see will say Copy to Crimson 2.0. If it references any other directory, you are dropping in the wrong place!

 

You will see a dialog box that looks like this:

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Select the Replace option to overwrite the existing files as shown above.

 

You will then see a dialog box that looks like this:

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Ensure the checkbox is checked and select the Continue option.

Provide Admin credentials if required to complete the copy operation.

 

The new firmware and DLDs have now been installed.

Go to Crimson 2.0. Help - About and notice the new runtime build version.

Upgrade your device by re-downloading its database from Crimson 2.0.

 

 

Disclaimer

It is the customer's responsibility to review the advice provided herein and its applicability to the system. Red Lion makes no representation about specific knowledge of the customer's system or the specific performance of the system. Red Lion is not responsible for any damage to equipment or connected systems. The use of this document is at your own risk. Red Lion standard product warranty applies.

 

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