MINN KOTA Talon Updates with IOS for Bluetooth Enabled Talons User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: MINN KOTA

Table of Contents

MINN KOTA Talon Updates with IOS for Bluetooth Enabled Talons
Update a Single Talon from the Talon App with iOS
Update Two Talons Paired Together from the Talon App with iOS
References
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MINN KOTA Talon Updates with IOS for Bluetooth Enabled Talons

Update a Single Talon from the Talon App with iOS

Talon software updates are performed through the Talon app. The Talon must be paired and communicating with the device through a Bluetooth connection in order for the Talon to be updated. Follow these steps when using iOS for a single Talon.

a. Conﬁ rm that the Talon is both paired and communicating with the device. Once conﬁ rmed, open the Talon App.
NOTICE: If the App contains a critical Talon software update that is more up-to-date than the Talon it is paired to, the App will force you to update the Talon.
b. If the App recognizes that it is more up-to-date than the Talon, a Software Update Required message will appear on the screen. The Talon App will offer the options to either Update Software or enter Demo Mode. Select Update Software to continue the update.
NOTICE: If you choose to enter Demo Mode, you can return to update the Talon by selecting the Menu icon and then choosing the Software Update option from the Menu list.
c. The App will come to a Software Update screen. The software version for each Talon in memory will be shown. If a Talon appears in the list, but the title is in grey, the Talon and the devices are currently not communicating. A Transfer button will appear next to each Talon in memory that are not up-to-date and are actively communicating with the device. Select the Transfer Button to update the Talon software.
d. While the Talon App is loading the update to the Talon, the Transfer button will change into a progress icon. While the transfer is taking place, make sure to keep the power of the Talon and device “on” and keep the device in range of the Talon.
e. Once the update has been completely transferred to the Talon, the Talon will restart. The indicator lights will ﬂ ash and the Talon will beep. The Software Update Screen will replace the icon showing progress with an Up to Date message.
f. Updates to the Talon interrupt the Bluetooth connection between the Talon and the iOS device where the Talon App is installed. The App will always assume that the Talon is connected and will not force the device to connect to the Talon. To restore the Bluetooth connection between the Talon and the device, go to the Bluetooth Setting on the device.
g. On the iOS device, open the Bluetooth Settings. Select Not Connected to reinitiate the communication between the Talon and the iOS device. Once the status shows “Connected”, exit the Bluetooth Settings menu, and return to the Software Update screen in the app.
h. To conﬁ rm that the Talon is updated, select the Menu button from the Talon Software Screen. From the Menu, Select the Done Button. The app should return to the Talon Control Screen and now allow for the app to control the Talon.
NOTICE: Because some iOS devices may be operating older iOS software revisions, it may be necessary to close, and then restart the Talon App to make sure that all software updates were successful. Be sure to conﬁ rm that the iOS device is connected in the Bluetooth Settings menu.
i. In addition to controlling the Talon, you can verify that the Talon is up-to-date my selecting the Menu and returning to the Update Software option and verifying that the Software Version listed for the Talon increased. The app will note if the Talon is Up to Date.
j. Once the Talon software update is complete, the Talon will automatically push the update to any remotes or foot switches that are paired to it once they are in range and as soon as they are actively communicating.
NOTICE: While any Talon Remotes or Foot Switches are being updated, the Indicator lights will scroll. At the end of the updates, all of the lights will ﬂ ash on and then turn off to signal the update is complete. These devices will then need to be repaired.
NOTICE: If the Talon App returns to the Home Screen where the main Talon control is located and the device is not actively communicating with the Talon, a Talon Not Found message will appear over the controls. If this message appears, go to the Bluetooth Settings menu on the device to connect the Talon.

Update Two Talons Paired Together from the Talon App with iOS

Talon software updates are performed through the Talon app. The Talon must be paired and communicating to the device through a Bluetooth connection in order for the Talon to be updated. Follow these steps when using iOS for two Talons paired together.

a. Conﬁ rm that the two Talons are paired together. Conﬁ rm that one Talon is both paired and communicating with the device. Once conﬁ rmed, open the Talon App.
NOTICE: If the App contains a critical Talon software update that is more up-to-date than the Talon it is paired to, the App will force you to update the Talon.
b. If the App recognizes that it is more up-to-date than the Talons, a Software Update Required message will appear on the screen. The Talon App will offer the options to either Update Software or enter Demo Mode. Select Update Software to continue the update.
NOTICE: If you choose to enter Demo Mode, you can return to update the Talon by selecting the Menu icon and then choosing the Software Update option from the Menu list.
c. The App will come to a Software Update screen. The software version for each Talon in memory will be shown. If a Talon appears in the list, but the title is in grey, the Talon and the device are currently not communicating. A Transfer button will appear next to each Talon in memory that are not up-to-date and are actively communicating with the device. Select the Transfer Button to update the Talon. Two Talons paired together communicate with each other. If the Transfer Button is selected for one Talon in the pair, the update with transfer to both Talons.
d. While the Talon app is loading the update to the Talons, the Transfer button will change into a progress icon. While the transfer is taking place, make sure to keep the power of the Talons and device “on” and keep the device in range of the Talons.
e. Once the update has been completely transfered to the Talons, the Talons will restart. The indicator lights will ﬂ ash and the Talons will beep. The Software Update Screen will replace the icon showing progress with an Up to Date message.
f. Updates to the Talon interrupt the Bluetooth connection between the Talons and the iOS device where the Talon App is installed. The App will always assume that the Talons are connected and will not force the device to connect to the Talon. To restore the Bluetooth connection between the Talons and the device, go to the Bluetooth Setting on the device.
g. On the iOS device, open the Bluetooth Settings. Select Not Connected to reinitiate the communication between the Talon and the iOS device. Once the status shows “Connected”, exit the Bluetooth Settings menu, and return to the Software Update screen in the app.
h. To conﬁ rm that the Talons are updated, select the Menu button from the Talon Software Screen. From the Menu, Select the Done Button. The app should return to the Talon Control Screen and now allow for the app to control the Talons.
NOTICE: Because some iOS devices may be operating older iOS software revisions, it may be necessary to close, and then restart the Talon App to make sure that all software updates were successful. Be sure to conﬁ rm that the iOS device is connected in the Bluetooth Settings menu.
i. In addition to controlling the Talons, you can verify that the Talons are up-to-date my selecting the Menu and returning to the Update Software option and verifying that the Software Version listed for the Talons increased. The app will note if the Talons are Up to Date.
j. Once the Talon software update is complete, the Talons will automatically push the update to any remotes or foot switches that are paired to them once they are in range and as soon as they are actively communicating.
NOTICE: While any Talon Remotes or Foot Switches are being updated, the Indicator lights will scroll. At the end of the updates, all of the lights will ﬂ ash on and then turn off to signal the update is complete. These devices will then need to be repaired.
NOTICE: If the Talon App returns to the Home Screen where the main Talon control is located, and the device is not actively communicating with the Talons, a Talon Not Found message will appear over the controls. If this message appears, go to the Bluetooth Settings menu on the device to connect the Talon.

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