This document provides instructions for loading new firmware and applications onto a GPS & TPS 1200 series instrument using a CF card. The steps are to: 1) delete existing applications; 2) copy new files to the CF card; 3) load the main instrument firmware; 4) load the RX1200 controller firmware (if needed); 5) load the system language files; and 6) load any new application programs. Following these steps in order will update the instrument to the new version 3.00 firmware and applications.
This document provides instructions for loading new firmware and applications onto a GPS & TPS 1200 series instrument using a CF card. The steps are to: 1) delete existing applications; 2) copy new files to the CF card; 3) load the main instrument firmware; 4) load the RX1200 controller firmware (if needed); 5) load the system language files; and 6) load any new application programs. Following these steps in order will update the instrument to the new version 3.00 firmware and applications.
This document provides instructions for loading new firmware and applications onto a GPS & TPS 1200 series instrument using a CF card. The steps are to: 1) delete existing applications; 2) copy new files to the CF card; 3) load the main instrument firmware; 4) load the RX1200 controller firmware (if needed); 5) load the system language files; and 6) load any new application programs. Following these steps in order will update the instrument to the new version 3.00 firmware and applications.
This document provides instructions for loading new firmware and applications onto a GPS & TPS 1200 series instrument using a CF card. The steps are to: 1) delete existing applications; 2) copy new files to the CF card; 3) load the main instrument firmware; 4) load the RX1200 controller firmware (if needed); 5) load the system language files; and 6) load any new application programs. Following these steps in order will update the instrument to the new version 3.00 firmware and applications.
Purpose: Using a CF card to load firmware & applications for System
1200
Instrument: GPS & TPS 1200 series
To successfully load the new firmware then follow the instructions below. Be sure to read them carefully and do exactly as described below in the given order.
1. Delete the existing application programs from the instrument
Existing application programs loaded on the instrument cannot be used with the new v3.00 firmware and should therefore be deleted from the instrument. The easiest way to do this is the following a. From the main menu, choose 6. Tools and then choose menu item 1Format Memory Device. The TOOLS Format Memory Device panel is now visible. Press F4 (PROGS) and then F6 (YES) to the 2 confirmation messages. After deleting the existing application programs, the instrument will turn off. Turn the instrument back on. Note, if a language other than English was being used on the instrument, then the instrument language is now English. You will now need to load the v3.00 system language file see below
2. Copy the files to the CF card
a. Format the CF card on a System 1200 instrument. b. Insert the CF card into your PC or CF card reader and copy the necessary files to be uploaded to the instrument to the System directory of the CF card. This can be done with Windows Explorer, LGO or any other suitable PC software. c. Insert the CF card into the System 1200 instrument and turn on the instrument. If you are using internal batteries then ensure that the batteries are fully charged.
3. Load the main instrument firmware
a. From the main menu, choose 6. Tools and then choose menu item Upload System Files and then choose 3 Instrument Firmware. The TOOLS Upload System Firmware screen is now visible b. Ensure that on a TPS instrument the file name TPS1200.FW is visible in the Firmware prompt; on a GPS GX1200/GRX1200 instrument the file name GPS1200.FW is visible in the Firmware prompt and on a GPS RX1250 instrument the file name RX1250.FW is visible in the Firmware prompt. If the file name is not visible then check you have correctly copied the firmware file to the System directory of the CF card. c. Press F1 (CONT) to continue - a message will appear to ensure that you have fully loaded batteries. Press F6 (YES) to begin the loading of the new firmware to the instrument. d. The loading process will take a few minutes. Once complete, a message will appear to say that the instrument must be turned off. Turn off the instrument and turn it back on the instrument is now using the new firmware.
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e. To check the firmware has correctly loaded, access the STATUS System Information screen, Firmware page view. (Press USER and then F3 (STAT) and then choose 3 System Information).
4. Load the RX1200 controller firmware (this step is only necessary for RX1210 and RX1220 instruments and is NOT necessary for the RX1250 Controller) a. Upload System Files and then choose 3 Instrument Firmware. The TOOLS Upload System Firmware screen is now visible. Ensure that the file name RX1200.FW is visible in the Firmware prompt. If the file name is not visible then check you have correctly copied the firmware file to the System directory of the CF card. b. Press F1 (CONT) to continue - a message will appear to ensure that you have fully loaded batteries. Press F6 (YES) to begin the loading of the new firmware to the instrument. c. The loading process will take a few minutes. Once complete, a message will appear to say that the instrument must be turned off. Turn off the instrument and turn it back on the RX controller is now using the new firmware. d. To check the firmware has correctly loaded, access the RX1200 About screen. (Hold down the USER key for 2 seconds and then press F5 (ABOUT). To return to the main menu, press F4 (OK) and then ESC until you see the main menu. e. Note, if loading the new RX1200 firmware to the controller from a TPS instrument, then before the RX1200 controller firmware can be loaded, it is necessary to ensure that the RCS mode is activated on the TPS instrument. f. Press shift and then the USER button to access the QUICK SET screen, here, the RCS mode can easily be activated if necessary.
5. Load the system language
a. If required to load additional language files to an instrument, then follow the following instructions from the main menu, choose 6. Tools and then choose menu item 3 Upload System Files and then choose 2 System Languages. The TOOLS Upload System Languages screen is now visible. b. A language should be visible in the Language prompt. If a language is not visible then check you have correctly copied the language file to the System directory of the CF card. c. Press F1 (CONT) to load the language. The loading process will take a few seconds. Once complete, a message will appear asking if it is wished to use this language.
6. Load the loadable applications
a. Finally, the loadable applications, which are to be used, should be loaded. b. Remember to choose the files for the desired language. c. From the main menu, choose 6. Tools and then choose menu item 3 Upload System Files and then choose 1 Application Programs. The TOOLS Upload Application Programs screen is now visible.
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d. A program file name should be visible in the Program prompt. If a file name is not visible then check you have correctly copied the loadable application files to the System directory of the CF card. e. Press F1 (CONT) to load the application program. The loading process will take a few seconds. Once complete, a message will appear asking if it is wished to load another application. f. Repeat steps 2 to 4 until all new applications have been loaded. g. To check the applications have been correctly loaded, access the STATUS System Information screen, Application page view. (Press USER and then F3 (STAT) and then choose 3 System Information).
