Loading New Firmware - Topcon GB-500 Operator's Manual

Operation and Data Management

Loading New Firmware

Base and Rover receivers must be loaded with the same
firmware version. Use the latest firmware version, available for
download from the TPS website, to ensure your receiver has
access to the most recent updates.
Receiver 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
NOTICE
NOTICE
You must load both files when loading new firmware.
These files must come from the same firmware package.
The receiver uses FLoader, a Windows®-based utility, to load
firmware onto the receiver and power boards. You can
download FLoader to your computer from the TPS website. For
more information, refer to the FLoader User's Manual, also
available on the TPS website.
1. Download and install FLoader, if applicable. Download
and unzip the new firmware package(s) to your computer.
2. Connect the receiver and computer using an RS232 or USB
cable and activate FLoader (Figure 3-21 on page 3-23).
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