Re-insert the locking screw at the top of the panel, and tighten it down. Make sure it snaps securely into place with no wires pinched. Re-attach the main panel to the back mounting plate. At this point, it is safe to unplug the Updater Tool.ĥ. After about 10 seconds, the Updater Tool will provide a shorter half-second beep, and it will continue to do so at 10 second intervals. Next, the Updater Tool will provide a long two second beep and show "done". When it gets to F100, the process is complete. This is to indicate what percentage of the process is completed. When 'F' is being displayed, it will also display a number, 1 - 100.
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You may see the following indications on the Updater Tool: Once the panel is powered and booted completely, press the "Start" button on the Updater Tool. Next, plug the transformer back into the outlet. When making the connection, make sure the 2GIG logo on the pigtail is pointed towards the cellular radio or towards the spot where the radio will be installed.Ĥ. You will not use the 4-pin cable adapter when updating the panel.
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Using the pigtail, connect the Updater Tool to the 2GIG GC2. Finally, unplug the panel's AC Transformer from the outlet. Use the third hand strap to suspend the front of the panel from the back. A flat head screwdriver may be required to pry the front and the back apart. Pull the front of the panel forward until it separates from the back mounting plate. Unscrew the set screw from the top of the 2GIG GC2, and put it in a safe place. The current firmware version will be displayed in about the middle of the screen.
#How to use brother firmware update tool code
From the Home screen on the 2GIG GC2, press Security > Menu > Toolbox > Enter Master Code (default is 1111) > right arrow once > Version.
#How to use brother firmware update tool upgrade
If you have an older version of the GC2 with no communicator, or possibly with a communicator that is no longer working, the only way to upgrade the panel is by using the Updater Tool or with the 2GIG UPCBL2 updater cable and a computer.ġ. This communicator requires Firmware version 1.17 or higher.
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These panels may require an update to support a newer communicator, such as the 2GIG-LTEV-A-GC2 communicator. The updater tool may be required for older GC2 panels that do not currently have a cellular communicator installed. These instructions assume that the Updater Tool is on the most recent version of Firmware for the 2GIG GC2. Once the panel is powered down, plug the connector from the Updater Tool into the port on the panel. Remove AC and battery power from the GC2. In order to use the Updater Tool, the GC2 must be Firmware version 1.5 or higher. 2GIG GC2: Updating Using the Easy Updater Tool