Maintenance
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DPM Maintenance
Package File (APK) Installation
Package files (APK) are the format used to install apps on the 5000-NG. The RF
Power Meter Software (and other applications provided by Bird) may be
updated and made available on the 5000-NG product page on Bird’s Website
(birdrf.com).
To install an APK follow these steps:
PC
1. Download the APK from the Bird website to a PC.
https://birdrf.com/Products/Sensors/RF-Power-Sensors/Digital-Power-
Meter-Display/5000-NG-Digital-Power-Meter-Display.aspx
2. Unzip the file to obtain
5000NG_xxxx.apk
Note:
Files may be transferred to the 5000-NG using a USB cable, SD
Card, or USB Drive. Transfer via USB Drive is described in this procedure.
3. Copy the file
5000NG_xxxx.apk
to a USB drive.
4. Eject the drive from your PC.
5000-NG
5. Power on the 5000-NG power meter display.
6. Insert the USB drive into the slot on the 5000-NG.
7. Press and hold the power button.
8. Tap
Settings
in the dialog box.
9. Type the password (5000ng) and tap
CONFIRM
.
10. Scroll down and tap
Security
.
Note:
The Bird apps are not on the Google Play Store®, Installing Apps
from Unknown Sources must be enabled to allow the Bird APK to be
installed.
11. Scroll down to
Unknown sources
and tap the switch to enable.
Tap OK when the message is displayed.
12. Tap Home icon on the 5000-NG display.
13. Tap the Apps icon
on the unit’s home screen.
14. Tap the Explorer App.
15. Type the password (5000ng) and tap yes.
16. Tap USB, then USB_DISK0, then udisk0
17. If necessary, navigate to the directory where the file was saved.
18. Tap the file name (
5000NG_xxxx.apk
).
19. Tap
INSTALL
on the installation window.
