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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
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.
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.
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
PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:
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2GIG-UPDV
EASY UPDATER FOR GC2
