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
1.
End User License
3
2.
Preparing the Update
3
3.
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