Figure 28 - Update Progress - Geokon 8800-2-1A Instruction Manual

7) The green LED indicator on the right side of the unit will flash in one-second intervals.
8) Run the GeoNet Firmware Updater program.
9) Click "Select File" and choose the latest firmware file. (Firmware files are named in the
following format: "GeoNet_Firmware_YYMMDD.txt", where YY is the last two digits of
the year, MM is the month, and DD is the day of the month.)
10) Using the drop down box below the "Select File" button, select the correct serial port for the
8001-7 USB to RS-232 cable. To identify which serial port the unit is connected to, open
Device Manager by completing the following:
a) Go to "Control Panel" then "Device Manager".
b) Click on the triangle to the left of "Ports (COM & LPT)" to expand the list.
c) Once the cable is plugged in the port will appear in the list.
11) Click "Program". A progress bar will appear and the process will take one to two minutes
(Figure 28).
12) Power off the unit by moving the battery select switch to the "OFF" position (Figure 24), or
by disconnecting the external battery. (For units manufactured prior to June 2017, which do
not have an OFF position, remove the D cells from the battery holder.)
13) Ensure the unit is completely discharged of electrical potential by pressing the status button
repeatedly until no LED lights flash.
14) Return the channel select dip switches to the desired channel setting.
15) Power on the unit by moving the battery select switch to either the "Alkaline" or "Lithium"
position depending on the type of battery being used. Reconnect the external battery if
equipped. (For units manufactured prior to June 2017, reinstall the D cells into the unit.)
The firmware upgrade is now complete.

Figure 28 - Update Progress

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