User manual

Garrecht Avionik GmbH TRX-1500 ADS-B Traffic Monitor User Manual
Revision: 1.0a 24 31 JAN 2012
4. PC Software TRX-TOOL
Configuring the system interfaces requires using the TRX-TOOL PC software. Die Konfiguration der
Geräteschnittstellen erfolgt über das Programm TRX-TOOL. . A PC with Windows XP or newer is
required to run the software. The TRX-1500 will be powered via USB during the configuration process.
In some cases, the output power of the PC USB port might be insufficient for powering the TRX-
1500 and the system must be powered via an external power supply
The newest release of the TRX-Tool is available free of charge on the manufacturer’s website.
www.garrecht.com
4.1. Step by Step instruction for successfull installation process
1. Do not connect the TRX-1500 to your PC
2. Download the TRX-1500 installer from the manufacturer’s website and store it on your
computer
3. Start the installation by double clicking the downloaded file.
4. Follow the instructions of the installer
5. Connect the TRX-1500 to the USB port of your PC to complete the USB / FTDI driver
installation and follow the instructions shown in the dialogs
6. Start the software after successfull installation to check for updates (internet connection
required)
7. Updates will be installed, if available
8. After the update process, the software needs to be restarted.
9. A connection will be established now. TRX-Tool show the status of the connection
10. If an older firmware will be detected, the TRX-Tool offers to update the TRX-1500 by a newer
version.
11. TRX-Tool is ready for use now.