Force 5100ex - Upgrading Firmware; To Upgrade the 5100 Ex Firmware

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5100ex Calibration Manual

Upgrading Firmware

FORCE America may release firmware upgrades which add features or resolve issues with the

5100ex Spreader Control. Your 5100ex may be upgraded using a USB flash drive.

Before upgrading the 5100ex firmware:

1. Save a copy of the 5100ex firmware upgrade in the main folder of your flash drive.

Firmware upgrades placed inside subfolders will not be detected by the 5100ex.

To Upgrade the 5100ex Firmware:

STEP 1: Enter the Calibration Menu. See Entering the Calibration Menu on page 2.

STEP 2: Navigate to the Calibration → Config → Upgrade Firmware screen. Figure 13 will

appear, as shown below.

Figure 13: Upgrade Firmware screen with “Connect USB” message

STEP 3: Connect the USB drive containing the firmware upgrade to the USB port on the

left-hand side of the 5100ex.

STEP 4: Once the 5100ex has found the upgrade files, an upgrade file selection menu will

appear, as shown in Figure 14.