Bird Technologies 5000-XT-Quick Start - Manual (Page 3)

920-5000-XT-QSG Rev A www.bird-electronic.com (866) 695-4569
Basic Button Functions
Upgrading the Firmware
1. Power on the 5000-XT
2. Connect the USB from the 5000-XT to the PC and wait for the drive to appear.
Note: This could take 30 seconds
3. Create a folder named “FIRMWARE”.
Note: If there is already a folder, use the existing folder, but delete any firm-
ware versions already in that folder.
4. Place the attached firmware file into the folder.
Note: This file can be named anything as long as the file extension is .bin.
5. Eject and disconnect the 5000-XT from the PC.
6. Press the Menu key.
7. Select Setup on the Main Menu.
8. Select Update Firmware on the Setup Menu. The Update Firmware file list will display.
9. Select the newly downloaded firmware file from the list.
10. Select accept when asked “Update System Firmware?”
Note: The file will be checked. If file is corrupt, it will notify as such.
11. The following screens will be displayed:
a. “Loading” screen
b. “Erasing Flash” screen with a progress bar
c.
“Writing Flash” screen with a progress bar.
d. “Update SUCCESS” screen.
12. Select OK when prompted after the message: “The system will now power down.”.
For additional information, operators manual,
and firmware updates, go to:
www.bird-technologies.com/products/software/5000-xt/
Button Function
(when Off) Turns the unit On
(when On) Puts the unit in Sleep Mode
for 8 seconds (when On) Turns the unit Off
View menus for setting up unit & sensor
Start/Stop data recording
<.> for 2 seconds Performs a screen capture
<0> for 2 seconds Performs a Zero calibration if applicable
<5> for 2 seconds Brings up the Language Select screen
<8> for 2 seconds Enables Smoothing
<9> for 2 seconds Max Hold - Will show the largest recorded reading
<+/-> Toggles between large and small displays