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7 Updating the firmware
TELL always releases its products with the latest firmware version. However, as our products
are being continuously improved, new firmware updates may occasionally be released for the
products, which may include new features along with bug fixes. Therefore, it is recommended
that you always upgrade your product to the latest firmware version available. All released
firmware versions are available on the TELL website, including older versions.
ATTENTION! Downgrading to an earlier version is not supported! Always upgrade your
product to the latest version, otherwise your settings could get wiped due to differences
in functionality between versions.
You can update the firmware on the
Gate Control BASE
device locally via USB or remotely via
the Internet. You can find the firmware file or the desktop update application needed for the
update on the manufacturer's website (
) in the product downloads section.
7.1 Updating via USB
You can update the firmware through USB using the desktop update application, or the
programming software.
Updating via USB using the desktop update application
-
Download the latest desktop update application (that has the
.exe
extension) from the
manufacturer’s website. The update application includes the firmware as well, therefore the
file name is the same as the firmware version number.
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Open the update application and click on the
“
FIRMWARE
” button.
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Press and hold the reset button while connecting the
device to the computer via USB, and then release the
button. The reset button is placed on the electronic
board, near the corner of the SIM card holder, closed
to the status LED (see the picture on the right hand
side). It is easier to access the button if you open the
SIM card holder.
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Power up the device and then click
on the “
Start
”
button. Do not power down the device later on!
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Wait until the progress bar shows that the process has
completed.
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Use the “
Cancel
” button to close the pop-up window
that shows up while loading the firmware, with a question that asks if you want to format
the drive.
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You can close the update application when the progress bar shows that the process has
completed.
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Wait until the LED status indicator on the device shows activity. You can then connect to
the programming software and check functionality.
Updating via USB using the programming software
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Download the latest firmware file (that has the
.tf3
extension)
from the manufacturer’s
website.
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Click on the “
General
” device settings menu in the programming software.
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Click on the “
Firmware update
”
button, and then browse the
.tf3
firmware file.
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The update process will start automatically as soon as you click on the “
Open
” button.
Once the firmware is loaded, the progress window will close automatically and the device
will restart a few seconds later running on the new firmware.