User's Manual

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Portable Download Tool
The portable download tool consists of a compatible Palm personal digital assistant (PDA) and LSI
software kit. Using the portable download tool it is possible to update firmware, install rated
capacity charts or export data logger files without removing the display from the crane. Wireless
communication between the Palm and the GS550 display is possible through the IrDA (infrared)
ports on the Palm and on the display and wired communication is possible between the Palm and
a personal computer (PC) through a USB connection.
Important! The PALM must be charged prior to, or during, set-up.
The purpose of this section is to explain:
• How to install Palm software on a PC.
• How to update a GS550 firmware
o Transfer files from a PC to the Palm.
o Transfer files from the Palm to a GS550.
o Conserve GS550 configuration when updating
firmware
• How to extract a data logger file from the GS550
o Transfer files from a GS550 to the Palm.
o Transfer files from the Palm to a PC.
Internet USB Infrared
Data logger files
Firmware updates and rated capacity charts
PC Palm GS550
Figure: Upload and download possibilities using the portable download tool
Figure: Palm transferring files
to a GS55
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