ETC plunger sensors have a bootloader and separate firmware image that is used when it comes to programming them with a new version of software. This allows users to erase the firmware and replace it with a newer version or a release with a different feature set.
What You Need
Before planning to upgrade a sensor, you should make sure you have:
- A PC with Vision Device Management installed
- Ensure you have opened it recently while connected to the internet to get the latest firmware updates.
- A Link Device Connection (This provides both communication and power) with USB drivers installed.
Video Tutorial
Connect Vision
Follow these steps to physically connect the sensor using a Serial connection and establish a communication session.
Check the Firmware Version
If you want to first check the firmware version that is installed on the sensor, click Get.
![](https://support.etcorp.ca/wp-content/uploads/Cyclops-Get-Version.png)
Download Using Vision
- Select the software file to use from the list
- The list of files is populated automatically when Vision is opened and there is an Internet connection.
- If you have been provided a special release, click Add.
![](https://support.etcorp.ca/wp-content/uploads/Cyclops-Software-Download.png)
2. Click Load.
3. The download progress is shown at the bottom of the screen and the number of kilobytes received will update on the controller screen.
![](https://support.etcorp.ca/wp-content/uploads/Download-Progress.png)
4. When complete, Vision will automatically stop and the sensor will become available and everything can be disconnected.