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It is not necessary to set up any ‘syncing’ options although it can easily be accomplished.
Another Bluetooth partnership can also be set up from your desktop/laptop (assuming they have
Bluetooth modules) to the Field PC and transfer files that way.
All of these options (and more) are described in the Field PC’s Reference Guide.
4.2 Updating Firmware
This section describes how to download new firmware revisions to the GK-604 Remote Module.
If a firmware update is needed, new update files (GK604_RFW.S19) are typically available from
Geokon via email or by downloading from the Geokon web-site. The steps below describe the
firmware update procedure:
This file needs to be transferred to the \My Documents folder of the Field PC (using any
strategy described above).
Turn on the remote and make sure its battery is charged (or it is powered externally). A
power supply interruption during a firmware update will make it more difficult to complete the
update in the field and may require sending the unit back to Geokon.
With the GK-604 readout software running, select
System
→
Update Firmware
and follow
the on-screen instructions. It takes several minutes to complete the update, so don’t turn off
the Field PC or the remote unit.
4.3 Installing updated GK-604 Readout Software
As new versions of the GK-604 Inclinometer Readout software become available they will be
posted to Geokon’s web-site. The installation will overwrite the old program, but will not destroy
any of your saved data or configuration files. If in doubt, and as a matter of good computer
technique, take the time to back up critical data and configuration files BEFORE installing the new
software.
This file needs to be transferred to the root (\) folder or the \My Documents folder of the Field
PC (using any strategy described in section 4.1).
On the Field PC, tap the Start button and then select File Explorer. Navigate to the location
of the setup file and tap it.
Confirm that you want to install the new program and follow any on-screen instructions.
After the installation is complete you should be able to simply launch the GK-604 software from
the start menu.
