What is New
Here are some highlights that describe the new features and enhancements in this release.
• Resolves an issue preventing 6Probe Compensation on computers using Japanese and Chinese language settings.
Download, Save, and Unzip the Firmware
1. Download the
firmware.
2. It may take a few minutes to complete the download. Do not close your browser or shut off your computer while
the download is in progress.
When the download is complete, you should see the
install-MCU-x.x.x.x.sh.zip
file in your browser's
download folder.
3. Unzip the
.zip
file and put the firmware
.sh
file on the desktop.
4. Go to
Connect the Tracker and Computer
to continue.
Connect the Tracker and Computer
The Tracker firmware can be installed only when your computer is connected to the Tracker using a direct Ethernet
connection. You cannot update the firmware using a wireless connection between the computer and the Tracker.
1. Connect the main power/communication cable to the Tracker.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Tracker and the computer.
3. Connect the AC power cord to the Tracker.
4. Turn on the Tracker. Wait approximately 3 minutes until the Tracker completes its boot cycle.
5. After turning the Tracker on,
if the WiFi button is blue
, press the button once to completely disable WiFi prior
to updating the firmware.
6. Go to
to continue.
Verify Firmware Compatibility
1. From the Windows Start menu click
Programs > FARO > FARO Utilities x.x. >
.
2. In the
Tracker Index Number
field, type the last four digits of the Tracker serial number and click
Connect
.
3. Click
OK
to connect to the Tracker. After the connection is complete, a new Utilities screen appears.
4. Click
Diagnostics
and select the
Version Info
tab. Verify that the
MCU version number
is 2.x or greater.
5. If the MCU version number is correct, go to
to continue. If not, contact
to
send your Tracker in for servicing.
Updated: Sat, 17 Dec 2022 04:28:00 GMT
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