2gig Technologies EASY UPDATER Quick Start Manual

2GIG-UPDV
EASY UPDATER FOR GC2
EASY UPDATER FOR GC2 DESCRIPTION
The Easy Updater for GC2(2GIG-UPDV) is a compact, portable tool that lets
installers in the fi eld load the latest fi rmware update onto the Control Panel and
Wireless Touchscreen Keypad (2GIG-TS1)—without requiring a computer. This device
will update GC2 Control Panel with Firmware 1.5 and higher, and Touchscreen
Keypad with 1.8 and higher. With a compact design intended to easily fi t in a
technician's toolbox, the device ships with the fi rmware update package already
installed.
Contents
Verify that the package includes the following:
• 1―Easy Updater for GC2
• 1―4 Pin Cable Adapter
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Figure 1. Easy Updater for GC2
A. Micro USB Socket
B. 4 Segment Display
C. LED Indicator
D. Panel Connector (Pigtail)
E. Start Bu on
F. 4 Pin Cable Adapter
UPDATING THE EASY UPDATER FOR GC2
The Easy Updater for GC2 ships with the fi rmware update for the Control Panel
and Touchscreen already installed. When newer fi rmware updates are released,
the new fi rmware package can be easily loaded into the device.
NOTE: Before changing the fi rmware update on the device for the fi rst me,
always install the UPDV Device Drivers. To obtain the drivers and instruc ons,
visit the Firmware Update Tool page at: dealer.2gig.com. A Microso Windows
based PC is used to perform the fi rmware update of the 2GIG-UPDV. The PC
must use Windows 7 or Windows 8, and all windows updates must be current.
Preparing to Update the Device: PC Preparation
To load newer fi rmware onto the device, go to the 2GIG Dealer Site at:
dealer.2gig.com and download the UPDV Update Tool Kit. This kit includes a
fi rmware update for the device, as well as the latest fi rmware release for the GC2
Panel and Wireless Touchscreen Keypad.
MICRO USB SOCKET
MICRO USB PLUG END
Figure 2. Micro USB/USB (Power and Data Transfer Type ) Cable Connec on
Next, connect the Easy Updater for GC2 to the computer using a micro-USB
cable, (not supplied) then run the update package to automa cally load the
newer fi rmware onto the device. If a screen is displayed like Figure 3, the micro-
USB cable being used may be a "Charge Only" type of cable. A cable that supplies
power and transfers data is required.
D
E
F
USB SOCKET
CABLE
(NOT SUPPLIED)
USB PLUG END
Figure 3.Improper USB Cable Type
When the UPDV Device is fi rst connected to the PC using the micro USB cable, it
will look for drivers.
Figure 4. Driver So ware Installa on Search
Figure 5 Driver Download
NOTE: If these drivers are not automa cally found, then download them from
the manufacturer and install the drivers.(see 2gig website and UPDV instruc ons
for loca on of the latest drivers).
At this point the UPDV device is ready to use and the UPDV payload installer can
be executed. (See UPDATING THE EASY UPDATER FOR GC2 sec on on this page).
With the micro USB cable s ll plugged into the unit, open the program.
Updating the UPDV Device.
Using the executable program downloaded from the 2gig.com website, place the
executable fi le on the desktop.
Figure 6. Opening the Program
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