Get Updating The Promark3 Operating System

This guide provides clear and comprehensive instructions on how to fill out the updating the ProMark3 operating system online. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth installation process and successful update of the operating system.

Follow the steps to successfully update the ProMark3 operating system.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Ensure you have an SD card with at least 28 MB of free memory. If you do not have a card reader, you will need to purchase one or acquire an SD card containing the update from your ProMark3 dealer.
3. Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the drive of your card reader, right-click on it, and select the 'Format' option. Choose FAT32 file system for cards 64 MB or larger to ensure compatibility.
4. Access the internet browser and go to the folder on ftp.magellangps.com named '/Land Survey/PM3/Firmware/Operating System/'. Download 'FOS213.zip' to your PC, avoiding any firmware files sent via email.
5. Utilize WinZip to extract the contents of 'FOS213.zip' to your SD card, ensuring the 'Use folder names' box remains checked.
6. Confirm the extracted files by browsing the SD card in Windows Explorer. Ensure 'FOS213.txt' is in the top directory and 'NK.nbX' is in a subdirectory named 'FOS213'.
7. Power off the ProMark3, insert the SD card, and then turn it back on by pressing the power button until the power LED activates.
8. Connect to external power or ensure that the battery has at least 50% charge. Verify the battery level by double-tapping 'Settings' and selecting the power icon.
9. Access the Utilities icon on the ProMark3’s desktop, then select 'DGPSConfig'. Choose the 'None' option under the Mode tab and confirm by tapping 'OK'.
10. Access the AutoLoader icon on the Utilities screen. Highlight 'FOS213.txt' and tap the 'OK' button to initiate the operating system installation.
11. Once the installation completes, tap 'OK' on the success message. The ProMark3 will reboot and prompt to recalibrate the touch screen.
12. Take the receiver outside and allow it to track satellites for approximately 10 minutes without logging any data.
13. Reset the receiver by simultaneously pressing the LOG, IN, and MENU keys. This action will reboot the device.
14. Recalibrate the touch screen as instructed.
15. Adjust the keypad brightness to save battery life by navigating to 'Settings > Backlight Control', sliding the Keypad Brightness tab left, and tapping 'OK'.
16. Initialize the GPS by double-tapping 'Utilities > GPS Init' to set the receiver to your current location.
17. To utilize different real-time differential corrections, manipulate DGPS configurations by selecting the desired mode in 'DGPSConfig'.
18. If required, use the rescue image feature by following the outlined steps to reset the ProMark3 and reinstall the operating system.
19. Upon completion of the update, you can save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete the updating process and enhance your ProMark3 experience by filing the necessary documents online.