Clear-Com Tempest2400 - Manual (Page 79)

73 Tempest®24 00 2 -Channel Wireless Intercom System
Update the Firmware (with CodeUpdater)
Tempest fi rmware updates are released periodically,
and equipment should be updated to maximize
opti mal system performance. Staying up to
date with the latest fi rmware ensures that your
system is equipped with the newest features and
enhancements that Tempest has to off er.
Tempest uses a proprietary program, CodeUpdater,
to update fi rmware in the BaseStati on and the
BeltStati on. Tempest CodeUpdater can automati cally
detect what fi rmware is currently installed on a unit
and indicate whether a later version is available. Note:
You must have internet access on your PC for CodeUpdater to
accurately detect the latest released versions available.
Connecti ng Your BeltStati on for Updati ng:
• Be sure the BeltStati on is powered OFF.
• Plug in your USB programming cable to your computer fi rst.
• Push and hold the CALL butt on on the front of the BeltStati on and plug in the USB cable to the side USB-A
connector on the BeltStati on. The BeltStati on will power ON automati cally. Do not release the CALL butt on unti l
the BeltStati on display message appears.
Connecti ng Your BaseStati on for Updati ng:
• Be sure the BaseStati on is powered OFF.
• Plug in your USB programming cable to your computer and into the front USB-B on the BaseStati on.
• Push and hold the MIC KILL butt on on the BaseStati on front panel and then power ON. Do not release the MIC
KILL butt on unti l the BaseStati on display message appears.
Updati ng Firmware:
• Open Tempest CodeUpdater on your PC.
• Connect the device. CodeUpdater will list the model of the equipment connected next to device.
• You may be prompted to update Bootloader fi rmware. If so, it is highly recommended that you do update it.
When updati ng the Bootloader, it is very important that you not interrupt the update. Be sure USB cable is
securely connected before starti ng the upgrade process. Interrupti ng the update may require the device to be
returned to the factory for re-programming. It is highly recommended that you not use a wireless connecti on
when updati ng the bootloader.
Note: If you update the Bootloader you will have to re-connect your device to initi alize the
process again.
• The “Current Version” of fi rmware will display in CodeUpdater along with the “Latest Version” available (if
applicable).
Note: The PIC fi rmware version is only applicable to the BaseStati on fi rmware.
• If an update is available check the box under “Upgrade Selecti on” and click the butt on.
• Repeat these steps as needed for each Tempest unit.