Midtronics EXP-1050 Software Update Procedure

Midtronics EXP-1050 Software Update Procedure

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Software Update Procedure
EXP-1050 FORD
REVISION H
This instruction manual describes the process to successfully update your battery tester.
Read the instruction carefully and follow the steps listed.
Note: The location of the Icons shown on the screen pictures in this procedure may be different
from the real location in your battery tester due to different versions.
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  • Page 1 Software Update Procedure EXP-1050 FORD REVISION H This instruction manual describes the process to successfully update your battery tester. Read the instruction carefully and follow the steps listed. Note: The location of the Icons shown on the screen pictures in this procedure may be different from the real location in your battery tester due to different versions.
  • Page 2 Step 1. Preparing tester for update During the following update process, the SD card will be formatted and therefore the stored data will be lost. To save the historical data, remove the SD card from the tester and save the files on the SD card onto a local PC first! Insert SD card into computer Insert the SD card into the PC.
  • Page 3 Step 2. Check required download version and save update files onto the SD card The update files required for your battery tester are depending on the current software version of your tester. Check the current software version of your battery tester and download the matching update files via the process below.
  • Page 4 Insert SD card into computer Remove SD card from tester and insert into SD card reader of your PC WARNING: NEVER FORMAT THE SD CARD INSIDE A COMPUTER! Download update files Download / copy the Update files from your computer location and save them to the SD Card.
  • Page 5 Example of SD Card content for update ! Incorrect format ! Correct format Page 5 of 7...
  • Page 6 Step 3. Update tester firmware After step 1 and 2 are completed, the tester is now ready to be updated with the update files copied onto the SD card. Follow the steps below to update the tester firmware. Connect to 12 volt battery Connect the tester to a 12 volt external battery to prevent loss of power during the software update...
  • Page 7 Step 3. Update tester firmware continued Update tester firmware After the Flash update the tester will reprogram the EEPROM memory Reboot tester SUCCESS UPDATE COMPLETE After the reprogramming is complete, the TURN OFF TOOL AND REPLACE MMC tester will prompt to restart the tester. UPDATE CARD WITH DATA CARD Switch the tester OFF and ON again.

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