Earlier than starting the method of upgrading your CtD Floor Scanner from Model 1 to Model 2, you should have a pc with Home windows 7 or above. This course of is not going to work with a Chromebook, MacOS, and Linux.
Whether or not you select to improve your scanner with the video or by studying this weblog. Comply with every merchandise step-by-step. That is essential to updating your scanner accurately.
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Step one for upgrading is to obtain the three recordsdata wanted to carry out the improve. These recordsdata could be discovered by clicking the hyperlink right here. You will have to obtain these individually. GQC6 is the file that accommodates the driving force to let the scanner connect with your pc and will probably be used to calibrate the scanner. sc6531_RTC_HG60S_CTD366_20220813.pac is the file that accommodates the precise improve for the scanner. SPD_Upgrade_Tool_R26.21.2801 accommodates this system we are going to use to use the improve file to the scanner.
As soon as these recordsdata have been downloaded, you have to to unzip each the GQC6 and SPD_Upgrade_Tool_R26.21.2801. Go forward and ensure your USB is plugged into your pc however unplugged out of your scanner.
The primary file we are going to open is the GQC6 you simply unzipped. You’ll go into the folder and run the setup_en program. This may start the obtain of the GQC6 program and driver for the scanner. You would possibly get a popup saying that “Home windows is Defending Your Pc”. When you click on the “Extra Information”, it will allow you to click on “Run Anyway” and proceed with the set up. When going by way of the set up, you possibly can depart the whole lot default besides for 2 settings. You will have to verify the choice to “Create a Desktop Icon”. After the set up is full, you have to to uncheck the field to “Launch Program”. We are going to find yourself utilizing this system later.
The following step will probably be to open the SPD_Upgrade_Tool_R26.21.2801 folder that was unzipped. Inside this folder, you’ll search for a file referred to as Improve Obtain. Its icon has two inexperienced arrows pointing down in the direction of a pc chip.
Earlier than opening, you’ll want to make sure the USB cable is plugged into your pc however nonetheless unplugged from the scanner. Open this system and click on the gear on the left facet of the display. Right here you’ll choose the sc6531_RTC_HG60S_CTD366_20220813.pac file that you simply downloaded.
When chosen, you will notice some textual content seem. When you see that textual content, you might be free to plug your scanner in to the pc and click on the play button. When you discover some textual content occurring and a progress bar will present in your display, this implies your scanner has begun the improve.
Please notice in case your scanner doesn’t start the improve course of, click on the cease button and transfer your scanner into a distinct USB port in your pc. Whenever you see that the improve has “Handed”, you possibly can click on cease, unplug your scanner, and shut out of this system. Right now, you possibly can energy your scanner on.
As soon as your scanner is powered on, you must discover that the show of the scanner ought to look totally different. If so, which means your scanner is now on Model 2! Nevertheless, the method will not be full. Now we are going to calibrate the scanner that approach the scanner will learn the floor of a bowling ball precisely.
You will have to open the GQC6 program. This ought to be an icon that you simply saved in your desktop. After you open this, go forward and plug your scanner again in.
For calibrating the scanner, you have to to take the calibration plate off of the scanner and look contained in the plate. You will note a sticker in the direction of the underside of the within of the plate. When you find that sticker, search for the “60°:”. The quantity after that 60° is what we are going to want. For instance, mine says 60°:96 which means I’ll make notice of that 96. Please make notice of no matter that quantity is and use that quantity whether it is totally different from the screenshots. Bear in mind to place the calibration plate again on after getting the calibration numbers.
With the scanner plugged in and turned on. Click on “Instrument” then “Calibrate” and eventually click on “Calibrate Instrument”. You must discover that the 60° field is not going to match your calibration plate sticker.
Now we are going to modify the calibration plate to verify the scanner will get calibrated accurately. Click on “Instrument” then “Modify Calibrate Plate Parameter.” From there you’ll put the quantity out of your calibration plate subsequent to the 60° field after which click on “Modify Calibration Parameters.”
Now, you’ll return as much as “Instrument” then click on “Calibrate” once more to recalibrate the scanner. You must get the right studying to match your plate. To ensure your scanner is absolutely calibrated and good to go, you possibly can click on the button with a letter G in it. This may have the scanner learn the plate. When you see the 60° worth match the calibration plate for probably the most half, you might be finished! If not, repeat the calibration steps from above.
If you need to alter the time in your scanner, you possibly can click on “Instrument” then “Different Setting”. Lastly, click on the “Set Date/Time” button and push the button on the facet of your scanner. This may set the time in your scanner to no matter time it’s in your pc.
When you’ve got any questions with the method of this, please e-mail assist@ctdbowling.com.