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Gates GC20 Cortex
A FIRMWARE UPDATE
Periodically, the software resident in the electronics of the crimper may require
an update. This is called a “firmware update.” The process writes new operating
software directly to the crimper memory.
WARNING
During a firmware update,
do not turn off or unplug
the tablet
or the crimper. To do a successful firmware update, both the
tablet and crimper must stay connected to Bluetooth and WiFi.
1.
The Gates application will notify you if there is a firmware update. You can
also check the Machine Details screen (see Figure 69). Any available firmware
updates will appear there.
2.
Tap the Update button. The tablet application contacts the crimper
electronics and conducts the firmware update. A firmware update may take
several minutes.
3.
At the conclusion of the firmware update, the application restarts. You may
need to log in again.
During firmware updates, the lights on the faceplate of the Gates GC20 Cortex will
flash. The following table shows how these lights behave in different conditions.
LIGHTS
NORMAL
TABLET
CONNECTED
DOWNLOADING
FIRMWARE
UPDATING
FIRMWARE
POWER
On
On
On
Flash
BLUETOOTH
Off
On
Flash
On
WIFI
On
may be on
On
may be on