Update Firmware - FAG Detector III User Manual

The Detector records error messages and additional information in
a log file that you can open with the Trendline software (see "
Download log file from Detector"

6.15 Update firmware

The internal software of the Detector is saved in what is known as the firmware.
FAG Industrial Services is constantly expanding and improving the Detector
firmware. You should therefore update this in the Detector as soon as a new
release becomes available. The current version is available for download from
our website at (www.fis-services.com).
ATTENTION
Before you start...
1. All data on the Detector is deleted when the firmware is updated. You should
therefore transfer your data from the Detector to the Trendline software, as
described at Read measuring data from Detector
2. Download the current firmware file from our website: www.fis-services.com.
3. Start the Detector FlashUpdater (in the start menu under Programs > FIS >
Detector FlashUpdater3). If it is not installed, install it from the Trendline CD or
download it from our website.
4. Have a thin object to hand - an unbent paper clip for example.
5. Connect the Detector to your Windows computer using the enclosed serial
cable. Alternatively, you can use the USB serial adapter
communication is more reliable via a serial interface.
6. Ensure that the battery
Update the Detector firmware
Click on Start > Programs > FIS > DetectorFlashUpdater3 > Detector Flash
Updater 3 and follow the instructions given by the program. The update
comprises the following steps:
1. Initialization of Detector
a) Remove the battery for at least three seconds.
b) Put the battery back in and connect the Detector to the PC.
Loss of measurement data is possible!
When you update the Detector firmware, all data will b e
deleted on the Detector!
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