Install New Firmware

This page provides a summary of the firmware currently installed on the Trimble receiver. You can also use it to install new firmware on the receiver.

You can also view the firmware version installed, by selecting Receiver Status / Identity / Firmware Version.

All data files are deleted when you install new firmware. Before you install the new firmware, ensure that you first download any data files to your computer.

Select Firmware / Install.

For receivers with the ProPoint™ GNSS positioning technology, the firmware numbering has changed from 5.xx to 6.xx. The firmware changes are used to differentiate between the new ProPoint GNSS positioning technology and the old GNSS engine. The Active Core Engine Version will still be 5.xx but the Active Firmware Version is 6.xx.

Firmware Warranty Date – Indicates when the firmware support for the receiver will expire. Once the date shown has passed, the receiver will not install new firmware. Any firmware that is dated earlier than this may be installed on the receiver. Before new firmware can be loaded, a Trimble Protected Plan must be purchased from Trimble and the receiver must be updated.

Active Firmware Version – Shows the version of firmware that is currently installed on the receiver.

Active Core Engine Version – Shows the core firmware version. Use this when reporting problems or issues to Trimble Support.

Active Firmware Release Date – Shows the date that the firmware currently installed on the receiver was produced.

Active Firmware Warranty Date – Shows the warranty date for the firmware currently installed on the receiver. This can be different to the Active Firmware Release Date. The firmware will only load into the receiver if this date is prior to the Firmware Warranty Date set in the receiver.

Active Firmware Checksum – Used by Trimble Support to verify that the current firmware of the receiver is correctly installed.

Choose File – Click Choose File to locate new firmware on your computer to install on the receiver.

Install New Firmware – Begins the installation of the newly uploaded firmware to the receiver. Status updates are given at the bottom of the page during a new firmware installation.