TSL Scanners - Update Firmware
Updating the firmware on your TSL handheld reader can improve the performance of your scans, as well as ensuring you have important fixes that have been pushed by the manufacturer.
Requirements:
- TSL Reader with battery installed and at least partially charged
- PC or tablet running Windows 10 or higher
- For TSL 1128:
- Included Micro-USB cable to connect the reader to your PC
- For TSL 2128:
- Included docking cradle
- Included Mini-USB cable to connect the docking cradle to your PC
- For TSL 1166:
- Included docking cradle
- Included Mini-USB cable to connect the docking station to your PC
You may be able to use a cable that was not included with your scanner; however not all cables can transmit data.
Step 1 - Download the Desktop Firmware Loader, and firmware for your reader
a. On the web portal, click your account name at the top-right of the page and select Resources
b. In the "TSL Firmware" section, click "Desktop Firmware Loader," then click the TSL Firmware link that corresponds with your reader: TSL 1128 firmware or TSL 1166 firmware
Step 2: Install the Desktop Firmware Loader
Open the downloaded installer, tsl-desktop-firmware-loader.msi
Follow the setup wizardwizard. acceptingIf theyou're Userasked Accountto Controlallow (UAC)changes promptsto your computer, select Yes.
Step 3 - LaunchUpgrade the firmware
a. Launch the application
b. Select “…” to choose the firmware file to download
Locate and select the PFF file
c. Connect the reader to the computer using the supplied USB cable. For TSL 1166,1166 and TSL 2128, you will need to slide your reader into the docking stationcradle and connect the docking stationcradle to the computer via USB cable.
OnceIf theyou readerdon't issee connected,a themessage applicationthat automatically detects the reader and displays thea COM port.port has arrived (e.g. Port COM9 arrived), you may need to use a different USB cable.
d. Click “Download” to start the update process.
e. Follow the download instructionsinstructions.
- You may be asked to wake the reader by pressing the trigger during the update process.
- When you see the message that "Any iOS device must forget and re-pair with this reader before it can be used", the upgrade process is complete.
f. "Forget" the device from your Bluetooth list in your system settings.
Verify Successful Installation
Once you have paired the app you can confirm the firmware version in two places:
a. From the list of available readers on the Bluetooth pairing screen
b. And by clicking the gear icon on the right of the icon of the reader..
PLEASE NOTE: After firmware updates, any iOS devices MUST forget the scanner, then complete the pairing process again.Once you have paired the app you can confirm the firmware version from the Connect Reader screen:
