Ag Leader GPS 4100 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 21)

GPS 4100 Installing Software
Ag Leader Technology
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Updating GPS
Firmware
As new firmware upgrades are released the GPS 4100 will need to
be updated. This procedure requires a PC running the FlashLoader
program. This software and an Auxiliary Power/Data Cable are
included with the GPS 4100 system and are also available from Ag
Leader Technology
Cable
Attachment and
Installing
FlashLoader This program is available for download from the Ag Leader web site at
www.agleader.com. To install the program follow the steps below. Refer
to Figure 17 for cable attachments.
Step Action
Cable Attachment
1 Connect the GPS 4100 Lightbar cable to the GPS 4100 receiver.
2 Attach Auxiliary Power Data cable to the GPS 4100 cable
3 Connect the GPS Power Supply to the male connector of the
pigtail on the Auxiliary Power Cable.
4 Connect the remaining single 9-pin connector from the Auxiliary
Power Data Cable to an open COM Port on the PC.
Install Flashloader
1 Install Trimble Flashloader v.2.10 software on the PC.
To start Flashloader program, click on Find Reciever.
2 Click on the check box by UPLOAD NEW FIRMWARE.
3 Select flash code file S171.TNR
4 Click PROCEED to begin the update process, when completed,
click OK.
CAUTION: Any interruption during this process will
leave the GPS inoperable and will require sending the
receiver back for repair.
Figure 17. Antenna to PC cable connection
GPS 4100 Lightbar
Cable
PC
Comm
Port
Auxiliary Power
Data Cable
GPS Power Supply Cable