Maxview MXL017 Target Satellite System User Guide

Maxview MXL017 Target Satellite System

Product Information

• MXL017 Target Satellite System
  • The MXL017 Target Satellite System is a high-performance satellite system designed for PC users. It allows for software updates to enhance the functionality and performance of the system.
• Specifications:
  • Maximum USB flash memory stick size: 32GB
  • Supported file system formats: FAT, FAT32

Product Usage Instructions

• Step 1 – Download File
  • Prepare an empty/blank USB flash memory stick with a maximum capacity of 32GB. Format the USB stick to either FAT or FAT32.
  • Insert the USB memory stick into an available slot on your PC desktop or laptop.
  • Go to the Maxview website software updates section: https://maxview.co.uk/software-updates/.
  • Click on the “Target Update File” link to access the separate download page.
  • Download the HEX File by clicking on the “DOWNLOAD” button on the screen. The file will appear in the bottom left-hand side of the browser window (on Google Chrome). Click “Show in Folder”.
  • Locate the downloaded HEX file, right-click on it, and select “Copy”.
  • Paste the copied HEX file onto the USB drive (TARGET).
• Step 2 – Update the File to Control the Box
  • Power on the MXL017 Control Box.
  • Press and hold the SYNC/Update button located on the front of the Control Box for approximately 7 seconds until the SYNC/Update LED illuminates RED.
  • Turn off the power of the Control Box and remove the USB flash memory stick.
  • Insert the USB flash memory stick into the Control Box.
  • The SYNC LED will flash GREEN during the data transfer, which may take between 10-60 seconds.
  • When the SYNC LED goes out, turn off the power of the Control Box and remove the USB flash memory stick.
  • Turn on the power of the Control Box.
  • The LED will flash RED & GREEN, indicating that data is being written to the Control Box memory.
  • Once the SYNC LED goes out, the update is complete.
• Troubleshooting
  • Formatting USB Stick
  • Right-click on the removable disk option (USB stick) in “Computer”.
  • Select “Format” from the context menu.
  • Select either “FAT” or “FAT32” as the file system format.
  • Click “Start” to begin formatting the USB stick.
  • Note: Formatting the USB stick will erase any existing files on it. Make sure to back up any important data before formatting.
  • After formatting, click “OK” to confirm.
  • Your USB stick is now ready to receive the updated file.
• FAQ
  • Q: What is the maximum size of the USB flash memory stick supported by the MXL017 Target Satellite System?
  • A: The maximum supported size is 32GB.
  • Q: What file system formats are supported for the USB flash memory stick?
  • A: The MXL017 Target Satellite System supports the FAT and FAT32 file system formats.
  • Q: How long does the data transfer during the update process take?
  • A: The data transfer can take between 10-60 seconds.
  • Q: Will formatting the USB stick erase any existing files?
  • A: Yes, formatting the USB stick will erase any files stored on it. Make sure to back up any important data before formatting.

Target – software update procedure for PC users
Please follow these instructions to update your MXL017 Target Satellite System

HOW TO USE

STEP 1 – Download file

1. You need an empty/blank USB flash memory stick, no larger than 32Gb, to copy the file onto. Please make sure it is formatted to FAT or FAT32. See page 4 for more details.
2. nsert your USB memory stick into an empty slot on your Mac desktop or laptop.
3. Click on the ‘DOWNLOAD’ button on the screen to begin downloading the HEX File onto your system.
4. Find the software update section on the Maxview website https://maxview.co.uk/software-updates/. Click on the Target Update File link to go do a separate download page.
5. Once downloaded, the file will appear in the bottom left-hand side of the box (on Google Chrome) as shown above. Click ‘Show in Folder’.
6. Next, locate the HEX file, right click and select copy.
7. Paste the file onto the USB drive (TARGET)

STEP 2 – Update file to control box

1. Turn on Control Box.
2. Press and hold the SYNC/Update button on the front of the Control Box for approximately 7 seconds until SYNC/update LED illuminates RED.
3. Insert the USB flash memory stick. The SYNC LED will flash GREEN whilst data is being transferred.
4. When the SYNC LED goes out turn off the Control Box power and remove the USB flash memory stick. Transfer can take between 10-60 seconds.
5. Turn power on, update LED will flash RED and GREEN whilst data is written to Control Box memory.
6. When SYNC LED goes out update is complete.

Troubleshooting

Formatting USB stick

1. Right click removable disk option (USB stick) in ‘computer’
2. Right click and select format
3. Format USB Stick by selecting FAT or FAT32 (Please note any files on the USB stick will be erased)
4. Your USB stick is ready for the update file. TargetdatePC Iss 2 07/11/2023

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