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Answer: Make sure that the serial cable (SER1) is disconnected.

The serial cable takes precedence over Bluetooth® connectivity,

and because of this Bluetooth® is unable to connect when the

cable is attached. Also verify the Bluetooth® is ON/Visible on the

controller. Lastly, uploading the PENTAX default script (using

RxControl) will reset all COM ports and often fixes Bluetooth®

connectivity.

5.11. Question: I noticed that the units get extremely hot at the top,

what effect might this have on any operations?

Answer: The G3100 is designed to operate reliably from -20 to

+65 °C. Like most manufacturers, we test beyond that limit to

ensure we can operate at the published extremes.

5.12. Question: How do I update the G3100 to the latest firmware

version?

Answer: Get the latest firmware release from TIAsahi. Connect

the 5 pin controller serial cable (SER1) to the bottom of the

G3100, connecting the DB9 side of the cable to a PC’s RS232

serial port. Power on the G3100 and open RxControl. Once

connected to the G3100 click the tools tab and select upgrade

receiver. Click Ok to close connection. Then click “Next” in the

RxControl Upgrade Wizard. Next select the COM port used for

the connection between the G3100 and computer followed by

clicking “Next”. Locate the appropriate SUF file, and click “Next”.

Then select “Upgrade”, and proceed with any other on screen

directions. Once completed, firmware version can be verified in

the “Help” tab of RxControl in the “Receiver Identification” menu.

It can also be checked using SurvCE and FIELDGenius.

5.13. Question: My receiver will not respond to commands, why not?

Answer: A setting in the G3100 may have been incorrectly set

causing a disruption in communication. Power the unit off,

remove all power sources, turn the unit back on. After the unit

boots, perform a hard reset and upload the default script.

If you are using a USB-Serial adapter, the adapter may not be

compatible with the G3100. If possible connect directly to a

physical COM port on the PC. Otherwise, adapters using prolific

drivers have been found to work more reliably.

5.14. Question: How can I tell which G3100 model I have?

Answer: The G3100 model is determined by the G3100 Serial

number found on the bottom of the unit.