Loading New Firmware - Topcon GR-5 Operator's Manual

Loading New Firmware

Receiver board firmware is released as a compressed file that you download and decompress. This file contains the following
two files:
•
ramimage.ldr – the Receiver board RAM file
•
main.ldp – the Receiver board Flash file
To upload firmware files to the receiver:
1. Connect the receiver to a computer using the Power and Serial cable receiver accessory (p/n: 100182 01).
Only use the Power and Serial cable to upload firmware to the receiver. Using a USB or Bluetooth connection
to upload firmware could damage the receiver. The next firmware release, 4.0 SR, will support USB or
Bluetooth connections for firmware uploads. See www.topcontotalcare.com for firmware updates.
2. To connect to the receiver in TRU:
a. Click Device Application Mode Receiver Managing.
b. Click Device Connect.
c. In the Connection Parameters window (Figure 7), select Serial Port and the port name, and then click
Connect.
Loading New Firmware
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