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play and the Power LED flashes green. When the upgrade is complete, the LCD display shows “Done” and
the Power LED turns solid green.
9. Power off the W.M.D.
10. Remove the microSD card.
VERIFY CURRENT T.H.C. FIRMWARE
There is currently no way to verify current firmware version. If you are experiencing problems, upgrade to the
latest firmware version available at
.
UPGRADE T.H.C.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the battery is connected and fully charged. It is recommended that you also connect
the T.H.C. to a power source using the RED CAN COMMAND CABLE.
NOTE: User-selected settings on the T.H.C. and W.M.D. are not affected by firmware upgrades.
1. Insert the microSD card to the SD card adaptor.
2. Insert the SD card adaptor to the SD card slot on your computer or SD card reader.
3. The microSD card must be formatted each time before using it to upgrade. Format the microSD card as
MS-DOS FAT (for Mac) or FAT32 (for PC).
4. Download the most recent T.H.C. firmware from
NOTE: You can load both the T.H.C. and W.M.D. firmware to the microSD card at the same time, since each
device only reads its own firmware.
5. Save the firmware file to the root directory of the microSD card. Do not copy the file to a folder.
6. Power off the T.H.C.
7. Remove the battery to reveal the microSD slot in the battery bay.
8. Using your fingernail or other non-conductive material, move the microSD compartment to the open posi-
tion and pull the hinged compartment open.
9. Insert the microSD card so that the contacts mate with the card reader connections on the T.H.C.
10. Close the microSD compartment.
11. Power the T.H.C. using the CAN cable or battery.
The upgrade process starts as soon as the T.H.C. is powered. The Battery LED flashes green rapidly for 15
seconds. When the upgrade is complete, the Battery LED turns solid green.
12. Power off the T.H.C.
13. Remove the microSD card.