GX-Force Firmware Update

Directions for Updating the GX-Force for Leak Check Mode Operation (PDF) 1.4MB

GX-Force Leak Check Mode Upgrade Install Files (ZIP) 5.7MB

1. Windows computer with Windows 7 or higher
2. USB A to USB C cable
3. GX-Force Gas Monitor

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Instructions:

1. Install the GX-Force drivers from the RKI website if a GX-Force has never been connected to your computer.
2. Install the Program Loader program and the Setup program onto your computer.
3. Turn the GX-Force off if it is on.
4. Connect the GX-Force to the computer using the USB cable.
5. Launch the GX-Force Program Loader program from the computer’s Start menu.
6. If necessary, select the COM port for the GX-Force.
7. Click the Open button in the Program Loader interface.
   
8. Click the “Main” radio dot and then click “Select”.
   
9. Navigate to the Main firmware file for the GX-Force and double click the .mot file.
   
10. Turn on the GX-Force.
11. Click Go. The program screen indicates the transfer is starting and the GX-Force screen says “UPDATE”.
    
12. The program will indicate the transfer is complete. Click OK.  The GX-Force will be turned off.
13. Click the “Sub” radio dot and then click “Select”.
    
14. Navigate to the Sub firmware file for the GX-Force and double click the .mot file.
    
15. Click the Open button.
    
16. Turn the GX-Force back on.
17. Click “Go”. The program screen indicates the transfer is starting and the GX-Force screen says “UPDATE”.
    
18. The program will indicate the transfer is complete. Click OK.  The GX-Force will be turned off.
19. Launch the GX-Force Config program from the computer’s Start menu.
20. Enter 1939 into the password window.
21. Make sure the GX-Force is still connected to the computer via USB cable.
22. Turn on the GX-Force.
23. Once connection is established, click “Instrument Information”.
    
24. Once the download is complete, click “Detail Settings”
    
25. Click the drop down menu next to “Leak Check Mode” and select “On”
    
26. Click “OK”.
27. Click “Update”.
    
28. Click “Yes” in the popup window that appears.
29. The unit will update. Click “OK” once the update is done.
30. Click “Power Off”.
    
31. Disconnect the USB cable from the GX-Force.