Gossen MetraWatt DIGISKY Technical manual

DIGISKY Firmware Update

with Mac SkyRefresh Software

DIGISKY Firmware Update with Mac SkyRefresh Software

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With SkyRefresh the GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH (GOSSEN) offers a

program (Software) for updating the DIGISKY exposure meter firmware from your

computer (MAC).

The software is free of charge if you obey the license conditions. With the installation and

usage of the software you confirm that you have read and accepted the license conditions.

Content

Page

End User License

Preparing the Update

Update DIGISKY

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1. End User License

SkyRefresh can be used by any private individual or company as a freeware.

GOSSEN is not liable for any damages which are caused by the usage of

SkyRefresh or by virus attack of the software.

The software support is limited to this documentation.

The trademark rights mentioned in the software are exclusively by the respective

owners.

SkyRefresh must not be sold. The free publication on CD’s of magazines or the free

download from websites is allowed.

Copyright for SkyRefresh is owned by GOSSEN.

If you do not accept these license conditions, you are not allowed to use to

distribute this software.

2. Preparing the Update

The update program SkyRefresh and the respective firmware update for your DIGISKY

exposure meter can be downloaded from the GOSSEN website www.gossen-photo.de

under PHOTOGRAPHY \ DOWNLOAD \ Software. Alternatively you can use the address

http://www.gossen-photo.de/english/foto_d_software.php for direct access from your

browser.

System requirements:

Computer with Mac OS X operating system from version 10.x.y

Download:

SkyRefresh_Install.dmg (Update-Program)

DIGISKY Firmware (z.B. BL_DigiSky_QRX_V201B.hex)

The program SkyRefresh is an image file in dmg format. Store the file on your Mac in any

folder and run it by clicking twice. A window will be opened in the finder. There you transfer

only the symbol of the SkyRefresh App into the application folder.

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3. Update DIGISKY

You can proceed now with the firmware update of your DIGISKY according the following

step by step instructions. Please observe the chronicle order and the respective

instructions.

Switch off your DIGISKY.

Instrument head in “OFF”position.

The instrument has to be switched off

during the complete update process.

Unscrew the battery cover at the back with

a recessed head screwdriver, and then pull

it down and out of the housing.

Remove the battery.

Start SkyRefresh by double clicking the

program symbol.

A window with internet security warning

opens you proceed with execute “Open”

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The program will start and the welcome

screen of SkyRefresh appears.

Please select now the desired

firmware version that should be installed

on your DIGISKY. Click with mouse on

…. and navigate to the location where

you have stored the HEX firmware update

file (e.g. „BL_DigiSky_QRX_V201B.hex”)

on your Mac and open it.

If you have selected a valid update

file then a green dot appears behind

the selected file location.

The next steps are only related to the first DIGISKY generation, delivered with firmware

version 1.00 up to 1.09. Products of later generation can skip the following two instructions

and proceed directly to “Connect now your DIGISKY with any USB port of your computer“.

In the upper side of the battery

compartment you can find an

opening with a micro switch

behind.

Press carefully the micro switch with a

pen and hold the switch pressed.

Instead of a pen you can even use a

straightened paper clip to hold the micro

switch pressed.

Please pay attention that you press the

micro switch carefully. Damages caused by

inappropriate and rugged handling are not

covered by warranty.

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Connect now your DIGISKY with any USB

port of your computer. The DIGISKY is now

in boot mode, which can be observed by

a fast blinking yellow LED on the front side

of your DIGISKY. On the products of the

first generation you can stop now pressing

the micro switch.

Behind both points of the update

window there should be a green

dot now.

The update starts automatically.

If the update is complete, SkyRefresh

ends automatically. You can break now

the USB connection between your

DIGISKY and the computer.

Insert the battery into the compartment as

shown in the figure. Make sure that the

battery is inserted with the correct polarity

(+ and -). Then place the battery cover

over the battery compartment and secure

it with the screw.

Switch your DIGISKY on and go to the main

menu by pressing the menu button for a

long time.

In the main menu you can verify now if

the desired firmware version is installed

on your DIGISKY now.

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As a last step you have to reset now the DIGISKY on default settings.

With this activity you avoid malfunctions. Please note at first your setting in the

menus (e.g. RF mode and channel, filter compensation, …)

Please go to the main menu with the menu button and move with the ring

controller to the tools sign. Go to the right and select “Restart defaults”, go to the

right and select “Ok”. With the measuring button “M” you finalize the process and

all values a reset to factory settings.

Like described in the instructions of the DIGISKY you can go back to the main

menu and do all the noted settings.

Congratulations, you have successfully updated your DIGISKY now! We wish you a lot of

fun with the new functions and all times a good light for your pictures.

GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH

Lina-Ammon-Str. 22

D-90471 Nürnberg

Tel: +49 (0)911 / 8602-181

Fax: +49 (0)911 / 8602-142

www.gossen-photo.de

Subject to change without prior notice - Issue 2.01 / 04.2013

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