Firmware Upgrade

LMI recommends routinely updating firmware to ensure that sensors always have the latest features and fixes.

Gocator 2600 series sensors are only supported on Gocator firmware 6.2. For all other sensor series, use Gocator firmware 6.1. Note that other than support for Gocator 2600 in firmware 6.2, firmware versions 6.1 and 6.2 are identical.

If you are upgrading from a 3.6 or 4.x firmware indicated in the upgrade path below, make sure to follow the sequence of firmware upgrades. Make sure that your sensor is compatible with all firmware versions before upgrading, and make note of which firmware capabilities are available on the hardware version of your sensor. For more information on compatibility, see Hardware and Firmware Capabilities.

3.6 → 3.6 SR5 → 4.4 → 4.6 SR2 → 5.x/6.x

In order for the Main and Buddy sensors to work together, they must be use the same firmware version.  This can be achieved by upgrading through the Main sensor or by upgrading each sensor individually.

To download the latest firmware:

1. Go to the Manage page and click on the Maintenance category.
2. Click the Check Updates... button in the Firmware section.
3. Download the latest firmware.

If a new version of the firmware is available, follow the instructions to download it to the client computer.

If the client computer is not connected to the Internet, firmware can be downloaded and transferred to the client computer by using another computer to download the firmware from LMI's website: http://www.lmi3D.com/support/downloads.

To upgrade the firmware:

1. Go to the Manage page and click on the Maintenance category.
2. Click the Upgrade... button in the Firmware section.
3. Locate the firmware file in the File dialog and then click open.
4. Wait for the upgrade to complete.

After the firmware upgrade is complete, the sensor will self-reset. If a buddy has been assigned, it will be upgraded and reset automatically.