Element Instructions v1.03.10 and earlier:
- Download appropriate firmware file
- Connect Element to computer with USB cable. Element shows up as a drive
- Copy firmware file to directory "update" on the Element drive
- Disconnect USB according to computer OS (Eject or Disconnect safely)
- Turn Element on
- Confirm question "Update?" with the OK key
- The Element goes through the update routine and then turns itself off
The firmware file remains in the "update" folder after the update, but its ending changes from .upg to _pg. If you change the ending back to .upg, this file will be offered for installation again the next time you turn the Element on. If multiple files with the ending .upg exist in the "update" directory, only the newest one will be offered for installation. Subsequent to installing the v1.04.13 below, Element Update utility is placed in the mass storage of the Element. Future firmware updates can be automatically installed by launching the utility and following the steps below.
Element v2.03.05
Element Instructions v1.03.10 and later:
- Connect Flytec Element to computer with USB cable - the Element shows up as a drive ELEMENT
- Open the drive ELEMENT and open the utility Element Update
- The programme connects to our server, checks to see if newer software is available. In that case, it downloads the update automatically and copies it to the "update" folder on the Element drive
- Disconnect USB (depending on operating system, chose "eject" or "disconnect safely")
- Turn Element on
- Confirm question "Update?" with the OK key
- The Element goes through the update routine and then turns itself off
SensBox Instructions:
Download new firmware (FSfc.xxxx.upg file) from this page and transfer to the System folder on the SensBox SD card (this can be done directly to the SD card or via the USB connection). To activate the new firmware, hold the OK button while short pressing the power button. The SensBox will turn ON and the display will show UPG with a moving segment to indicate the upgrade is in progress. After the firmware update is complete, the SensBox will automatically switch off. Warning: Only one firmware file is allowed in the system folder, otherwise an error message Err will appear when initiating the upgrade sequence above.
SensBox v3.02
This version combines flight and logger functionality into one firmware. With this version, press power key to start-up SensBox, chose between "FLY" (flight mode) and "LOG" (data logger mode) with ↑ or ↓ keys and confirm by pressing OK key. In flight mode the flight is recorded as an IGC file in the Tracks directory on the SD card. In logger mode, logging is started with a press of the Start key and stoped with a press of the Stop key (confirmed with a press of the OK key). This creates a CSV file in the Logs directory.
SensBox v3.02
Release Notes
6000 series (Windows only)
Firmware for 6000 series includes built-in flasher utility. Click download and then click "run" in the File Download window, click "Run" in the Security Window, plug in the instrument (unit must be off), click 'Update" in the Flasher Window. NOTE: Appropriate USB driver (above) must be installed before attempting this update. If you installed FlyChart above, the USB driver should have automatically installed in your system.
Important: Prior to installing new firmware you should download and/or save any user data that you want to preserve (i.e., flights, waypoint/routes, airspace, instrument configuration). After installing new firmware it is recommended that you reinitialize the instrument.
6015 v1.3.07
After upgrading from firmware v1.1.xx to v1.2.02 (or later) it is essential that the 6015 flight memory be cleared (Menu>Flight Mem> Delete). Failure to to do this will result in problems downloading flights to FlyChart and other flight evaluation software.
Release Notes
6020 v5.02b
Release Notes
6030 v5.04h
Important: Installing this version will erase the 6030 flight memory. Please download/save your flight data before proceeding with this update! If you have difficulty submitting an IGC file (e.g., date or signature error) please send an email to info@flytec.ch with the affected flight and the date on which it was flown. The IGC file will be repaired and returned.
Release Notes
6040 v3.08d
Release Notes
5000 series (Windows only)
Updating firmware on the 5020/5030 requires the use of a firmware update tool above. The tools are specific so be certain to use the correct one for your instument. If your PC does not have a COM port you will need to use a serial to USB adapter. Adapters based on the Prolific PL2303 chipset are recommended. Make sure you load the correct driver from the manufacturer and not from Windows. The USB drivers above are from Prolific.
Important: Prior to installing new firmware you should download and/or save any user data that you want to preserve (i.e., flights, waypoint/routes, airspace, instrument configuration). After installing new firmware it is recommended that you reinitialize the instrument.
5020 v1.22
Release Notes
5030 v2.27
Release Notes
Updating firmware on the 5030 requires the use of the firmware update tool below. If your PC does not have a COM port you will need to use a serial to USB adapter. Adapters based on the Prolific PL2303 chipset are recommended. Make sure you load the correct driver from the manufacturer and not from Microsoft. Important: Prior to installing new firmware you should download and/or save any user data that you want to preserve (i.e., flights, waypoint/routes, airspace, instrument configuration). After installing new firmware,it is recommended that you reinitialize the instrument.
5030 Firmware Update Tool