User guide

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PC Procedure
1. Install the PCTool.
2. Go to http://www.bird-technologies.com/products/software/sh/.
3. Select “Install SignalHawk Application Software/Firmware Upgrade.”
4. Download and Save the latest software/firmware package from Bird’s website.
Note: Follow the instructions on downloading the file.
5. Unzip the downloaded file to the PC’s desktop.
Note: A new folder containing more folders inside it should be
created.
6. Turn on the SignalHawk.
7. Connect the SignalHawk to the PC via the USB cable.
Note: The SignalHawk may have to be disconnected and recon-
nected a couple times to activate the ActiveSync connection. A mes-
sage should confirm connection.
8. Navigate to the Utilities menu on the SignalHawk and select Exit to Win-
dows.
9. Run the PCTool.
10. Click on the Communicate menu.
11. Select “Upgrade Firmware”.
12. Navigate to the PC desktop, open the unzipped folder, and select the sub-
folder located there. Click OK.
Note: If the unit is connected, click OK at the “Make sure your unit is
connected” message.
13. Wait for the upgrade to complete.
Note: This may take a moment.
14. Cycle the power on the SignalHawk.
15. Open the “Mobile Device” icon in My Computer once the upgrade is com-
plete.
16. Navigate to the FlashFX disk folder.
17. Open the unzipped software/firmware upgrade folder in a separate win-
dow.
18. Locate the DSP_xxx.bin and FPGA_xxx.bin files in the upgrade folder.
Note: They will be located in the unzipped folder> software/firm-
ware version subfolder> Images sub-folder.
19. Click-and-drag the .bin files to the FlashFX folder.
Note: Select Ok at the “File Conversion” window.