64 The GS550 System
2. On the GS550 display, press and hold Bypass while starting the display. The display will enter
a safer mode and allow firmware updates.
3. Align the infrared ports of the PDA and the GS550, about 6 inches (10 centimetres) apart.
4. On the PDA, send the file:
a. Select a firmware or chart file to send from the
LSI Firmware file list.
b. Press Send. The GS550 will display
Transferring
When the transfer is complete the PDA gener-
ates a short musical alarm and the GS550 dis-
plays the version identification of the newly
installed GS550 firmware.
5. Repeat steps two through four to transfer any additional
files.
Tip: For advanced users only. To conserve the GS550 configuration during a firmware update read
the section that follows
Conserve GS550 Configuration When Updating Firmware
The LSI Firmware PDA Software can conserve the actual (old) system configuration, including the
sensor list and radius parameters, when updating firmware in a GS550 display. When this option is
selected the PDA retrieves the configuration from the GS550 and saves it before sending the new
firmware. If a problem occurs during the firmware update, then the saved configuration file will be
displayed in the LSI Firmware Charts/Config list on the PDA. The configuration can then be re-
turned to the GS550 by following the instructions “Transfer Firmware Files from the PDA to a
GS550”
1. On the PDA, start the LSI Firmware software:
a. Press the house icon to go to the Home menu.
b. Select All from the drop down menu in the upper right hand corner.
c. Select LSI Firmware.
2. Correctly align the infrared ports of the PDA and the GS550.
3. On the PDA, press GetCfg. The GS550 will display
Transferring
When the transfer is complete the PDA generates a short musical alarm and a file with the
name
CONFIG#
is added to the Charts/Config list.
Transfer Data Logger Files from the GS550 to the PDA
1. On the PDA, start the LSI Datalogger software.
a. Press the house icon to go to the Home menu
b. Select All from the drop down menu in the upper right hand corner
c. Select LSI Datalogger.
Figure: The Palm LSI firmware list
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