User`s guide
  Gyro Control Unit (GCU)     
  User’s Guide 
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  MaxMetrix, Scottsdale, AZ   
PN: GCU-2K1-UG:RevI.2 NGC 
Figure 26. Browse File Function, Graphical User Interface (GUI) 
The File of type selector allows the user to filter for the desired extension. The available extensions are as 
follows: 
Extension  Description 
.hex  Microcontroller Firmware 
.m0  DSP Firmware 
Table 1. Available Firmware Files, Extension(s) 
4.1.6.2  LOAD 
The LOAD command button downloads starts the download of the selected file. Progress of the download 
is displayed as a percentage from 0-100%. When the percentage equals 100% the download is complete.  
The user should disconnect the USB interface cable and cycle the power supply. After the power has been 
cycled the microcontroller reloads the DSP with the new firmware.  
The user should verify the new firmware has been downloaded by executing the Status Report command 
button and review the reported firmware ID. 










