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Firmware Updates
Firmware is the software that runs on your detector and Titley Scientific is continually improving this software to add features and address performance issues. It is vital that you install new updates as soon as they become available to ensure your detector runs smoothly. Follow the instructions below to update the firmware on your detectors.
ANABAT SWIFT
ANABAT EXPRESS
ANABAT WALKABOUT
ANABAT SCOUT
CHORUS and EXPRESS FS
Would you like to be notified via email when a new firmware update is released for your detector? Click the following links to register.
Swift - http://eepurl.com/cSS6Mf
Express - http://eepurl.com/82VdL
Walkabout - http://eepurl.com/beodt1
Scout - http://eepurl.com/dNeMxc
Chorus - http://eepurl.com/czjGxD
Express FS - http://eepurl.com/hdp3D1
ANABAT SWIFT
You can update the firmware on your Anabat Swift using Anabat Insight's Toolbox, either with an SD card or a USB cable
- Download the latest version of Anabat Insight, or ensure your existing Insight is running the latest version. If an update is required it will be indicated by a green bar near the top of the program window.
- Open Anabat Insight. Under the Devices menu, select Toolbox.
Method 1 - Using an SD Card
1. Under “Setup SD for”, select “Swift” from the dropdown menu.
2. Click on the Updates tab on the left of Toolbox.
3. Insert a blank SD card into your computer. You can use the same SD card to update multiple devices.
4. Click Apply to SD Card to save the most recent firmware to the SD card. Once completed, it will state “Update copied”
5. Safely eject the SD card from the computer.
6. Insert the SD card and fresh batteries into your Swift then power it on. Ensure there isn’t a second SD card in the Swift. After a short time a message will appear: “Swift update x.x available. Would you like to update?“. Press the “Yes” to start the update. Do not remove the batteries or power off the detector while the update is being installed. The recording mode LEDs will flash in sequence while the update is being installed. If the update message doesn’t appear after inserting the SD card your Swift may already have the latest version installed or the file wasn’t found on the SD card. Check your currently installed firmware version in the Status screen on your Swift to see if it is the latest version. Alternatively, your Swift may have a very old firmware version that does not support SD card updates. If this is the case you will need to follow Method 2 below.
7. Once the flashing is complete, your Swift will restart with the new firmware. You may get a message about a new “bootloader available“, if so please proceed with this update by pressing on the “Upgrade” button.
8. You can now delete the Swift.adx file from the SD card or use the card again to update other Swifts.
Please note: You will need to remove the update file from the SD card to use the card for detector recording.
Method 2 - Using a USB cable
1. Connect the Anabat Swift to the computer via USB cable, then turn On.
2. Toolbox will state the current firmware version and the most recent online version. If the firmware needs to be updated, your current version will be displayed in red. 
3. To update your detector to the latest firmware, click Apply to Device. A progress bar will appear in Toolbox, and the detector LEDs will cycle to indicate the update is occurring. Once complete a message will appear in Toolbox stating “Firmware update complete“.
4. When the update is finished, unplug the USB cable and restart the detector by removing then reinserting the batteries.
ANABAT EXPRESS
You can update the firmware on your Anabat Express using Anabat Insight's Toolbox, with a USB cable
1. Download the latest version of Anabat Insight, or ensure your existing Insight is running the latest version. If an update is required it will be indicated by a green bar near the top of the program window.
2. Open Anabat Insight. Under the Devices menu, select Toolbox.
3. Connect the Anabat Express to the computer via USB cable, then turn On.
4. Toolbox will state the current firmware version and the most recent online version. If the firmware needs to be updated, your current version will be displayed in red.
5. To update your detector to the latest firmware, click Apply to Device. A progress bar will appear in Toolbox, and the detector LEDs will cycle to indicate the update is occurring. Once complete a message will appear in Toolbox stating “Firmware update complete“.
6. When the update is finished, unplug the USB cable and restart the detector by removing then reinserting the batteries.
ANABAT WALKABOUT
The Anabat Walkabout firmware can be updated via the Wi-Fi or using Anabat Insight's Toolbox with an SD card
Method 1 – Via Wi-Fi
1. To check for and download the latest software updates, first connect to the internet via a Wi-Fi network. To turn on the Wi-Fi, press the main menu button (bat icon), then open the Wi-Fi settings menu (bottom-left icon). Swipe the Off button at the top of the screen to On. The available networks will then be shown and you can select your preferred network and enter a password.
2. Once connected to Wi-Fi, press the Update button in the main menu. It may take a few moments to check for updates. If a new software update is available it will ask if you would like to download now, follow the prompts to download. The download will automatically load the new software and restart the detector. Be sure to turn off the Wi-Fi after updating to save battery power in the field.
Method 2 – Using Anabat Insight's Toolbox with an SD card
1. Download the latest version of Anabat Insight, or ensure your existing Insight is running the latest version. If an update is required it will be indicated by a green bar near the top of the program window.
2. Open Anabat Insight. Under the Devices menu, select Toolbox.
3. Under “Setup SD for“, select “Walkabout – Firmware updates only” from the dropdown menu.
3. Under “Setup SD for“, select “Walkabout – Firmware updates only” from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on the Updates tab on the left of Toolbox.
5. Insert a blank SD card into your computer. You can use the same SD card to update multiple devices.
6. Click Apply to SD Card to save the most recent firmware to the SD card. Once completed, it will state “Update copied“
7. Safely eject the SD card from the computer.
8. Insert the SD card into your Walkabout, and then press the “Update” button in the main menu.
9. You can now delete the update.adx file from the SD card or use the card again to update other Walkabouts.
ANABAT SCOUT
The Scout firmware is updated using Anabat Insight's Toolbox with an SD card.
1. Download the latest version of Anabat Insight, or ensure your existing Insight is running the latest version. If an update is required it will be indicated by a green bar near the top of the program window.
2. Open Anabat Insight. Under the Devices menu, select Toolbox.
3. Under “Setup SD for“, select “Scout – Firmware updates only” from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on the Updates tab on the left of Toolbox.
5. Insert a blank SD card into your computer. You can use the same SD card to update multiple devices.
6. Click Apply to SD Card to save the most recent firmware to the SD card. Once completed, it will state “Update copied“
7. Safely eject the SD card from the computer.
8. Insert the SD card and fresh batteries into your Anabat Scout then power it on. After a short time, a message will appear: Firmware update x.x available. Would you like to update now? Press the Yes key (right soft key) to start the update. Do not remove the batteries or power off the detector while the update is being installed. Two squares will scroll across the display while the update is being installed and then the detector will restart. If you don’t see a prompt for the update you may already have the latest version installed or the update file is corrupted. Check your currently installed firmware version in the Status screen on your Scout to see if it is the latest version.
9. You can now delete the update.adx file from the SD card or use the card again to update other Scouts.
CHORUS and EXPRESS FS
The Chorus and ExpressFS firmware is updated using Anabat Insight's Toolbox, either with an SD card or a USB cable.
- Download the latest version of Anabat Insight, or ensure your existing Insight is running the latest version. If an update is required it will be indicated by a green bar near the top of the program window.
- Open Anabat Insight. Under the Devices menu, select Toolbox.
Method 1 - Using an SD Card
1. Under “Setup SD for“, select “Chorus” or “Express FS” from the dropdown menu.
2. Click on the Updates tab on the left of Toolbox.
3. Insert a blank SD card into your computer. You can use the same SD card to update multiple devices.
4. Click Apply to SD Card to save the most recent firmware to the SD card. Once completed, it will state “Update copied“
5. Safely eject the SD card from the computer.
6. Insert the SD card and fresh batteries into your device and then turn it on.
For the Chorus; an on-screen message will appear after a few moments: Update available. Select ✓ (left soft key) to start the update.
The ExpressFS will automatically start the update after you turn it on.
7. Do not remove the batteries or power off the recorder while the update is being installed. The Recording Mode LEDs will cycle to indicate the update is occurring and the unit will restart upon completion. If this message does not appear then the update file wasn’t copied onto the card correctly or the firmware is already up to date.
8. You can now delete the update file from the SD card or use the card again to update several devices.
Please note: The device will not update firmware if a low battery warning is displayed, and you will need to remove the update file from the SD card to use the card for detector recording.
Method 2 - Using a USB cable
1. Connect the device to the computer via USB cable, then turn On.
2. Toolbox will state the current firmware version and the most recent online version. If the firmware needs to be updated, your current version will be displayed in red.
3. To update your detector to the latest firmware, click Apply to Device. A progress bar will appear in Toolbox, and the detector LEDs will cycle to indicate the update is occurring. Once complete a message will appear in Toolbox stating “Firmware update complete“.
4. When the update is finished, unplug the USB cable and restart the detector by removing then reinserting the batteries.