User guide

73 Tempest®24 00 4-Channel Wireless Intercom System
Update the Firmware (with CodeUpdater)
Tempest  rmware updates are released periodically,
and equipment should be updated to maximize
op mal system performance. Staying up to
date with the latest  rmware ensures that your
system is equipped with the newest features and
enhancements that Tempest has to o er.
Tempest uses a proprietary program, CodeUpdater,
to update  rmware in the BaseSta on and the
BeltSta on. Tempest CodeUpdater can automa cally
detect what  rmware is currently installed on a unit
and indicate whether a later version is available.
Note:
You must have internet access on your PC for CodeUpdater to
accurately detect the latest released versions available.
Connec ng Your BeltSta on for Upda ng:
• Be sure the BeltSta on is powered OFF.
• Plug in your USB programming cable to your computer  rst.
• Push and hold the CALL bu on on the front of the BeltSta on and plug in the USB cable to the side USB-A
connector on the BeltSta on. The BeltSta on will power ON automa cally. Do not release the CALL bu on un l
the BeltSta on display message appears.
Connec ng Your BaseSta on for Upda ng:
• Be sure the BaseSta on is powered OFF.
• Plug in your USB programming cable to your computer and into the front USB-B on the BaseSta on.
• Push and hold the MIC KILL bu on on the BaseSta on front panel and then power ON. Do not release the MIC
KILL bu on un l the BaseSta on display message appears.
Upda ng Firmware:
• Open Tempest CodeUpdater on your PC.
• Connect the device. CodeUpdater will list the model of the equipment connected next to device.
• You may be prompted to update Bootloader  rmware. If so, it is highly recommended that you do update it.
When upda ng the Bootloader, it is very important that you not interrupt the update. Be sure USB cable is
securely connected before star ng the upgrade process. Interrup ng the update may require the device to be
returned to the factory for re-programming. It is highly recommended that you not use a wireless connec on
when upda ng the bootloader.
Note: If you update the Bootloader you will have to re-connect your device to ini alize the
process again.
• The “Current Version” of  rmware will display in CodeUpdater along with the “Latest Version” available (if
applicable). Note: The PIC fi rmware version is only applicable to the BaseSta on fi rmware.
• If an update is available check the box under “Upgrade Selec on” and click the <Upgrade> bu on.
• Repeat these steps as needed for each Tempest unit.