To update a receiver

For a list of receivers you can update using Trimble Installation Manager, see Receiver updates.

  1. Start Trimble Installation Manager.

    Trimble Installation Manager automatically connects to the internet, updates itself if required and then checks for available updates for the connected device.

  2. Connect the receiver to the computer or tablet using the appropriate cable. The connected receiver appears as a COM port.
  3. Turn on the receiver.
  4. If the receiver icon is not automatically selected in the navigation bar, tap the receiver icon and then tap Connect.

  5. If required, select the serial port on the computer that the cable is connected to and then tap OK.

  6. In the Install updates tab, select the items to install. The color of an item indicates its installation status. See Installation status.

    If settings have been configured for the radio by your Trimble distributor, the Receiver radio check box is available.

  7. Tap Install.

  8. Tap Finish.

To download receiver firmware so that you can install it at a later date or using the receiver web interface:

  1. Start Trimble Installation Manager.
  2. Without connecting a receiver, tap the receiver icon in the navigation bar and then tap .
  3. Select the appropriate receiver type in the product bar and then select the firmware version you want to install from the Version field.

  4. Tap Download.

To change the receiver firmware back to an older version, select the version you want to install from the Version field. Select the firmware version in the Install updates tab to change the installation status from installed to available. A message warns a newer version is available. Tap Yes to confirm you want to install the older version and then tap Install.