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Installation Instructions
Software Update
Z-135/70
ZX-135/70
Part No. 1258800
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Introduction
Observe and Obey:
This procedure shall be completed by a person
trained and qualified on the repair of this
machine.
Immediately tag and remove from service a
damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Repair any machine damage or malfunction
before operating the machine.
Before Starting Installation:
Read, understand and obey the safety rules
and operating instructions in the appropriate
operator's manual.
Be sure that all necessary tools and parts are
available and ready for use.
Read this procedure completely and adhere to
the instructions. Attempting shortcuts may
produce hazardous conditions.
Indicates that a specific result is expected after
performing a series of steps.
Indicates than an incorrect result has occurred
after performing a series of steps.
Note: These installation instructions only apply
to the Genie models listed on the front cover,
as required by Service Advisory 140007.
Tools Required:
Computer or Laptop with Microsoft operating
system XP or newer
DB9 cable, female to male of suitable length
(DB9F to DB9M)
7/16 inch wrench
7/16 inch socket
Ratchet
Small flathead screwdriver
Service Manual:
Z-135/70, GPN-106783
ZX-135/70, GPN-218700
USB to DB9 adapter cable (if required)
SCON Tee harness (if required)
(107647, ordered seperately)
WebGPI™ software
(215336, ordered separately)
Note: The WebGPI™ software kit must be
purchased if it is not already installed on your
computer, and is not warrantable under this
Service Advisory.
Glossary of Terms
SCON - Safety controller
TCON - Turntable controls (Ground controls)
PCON - Platform controls

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Machine Software Version
Update Requirements
Machines equipped with platform overload
protection and an operating system with a
software version less than 3.00 must install
load sense upgrade kit 1258801.
Machines equipped with platform overload
protection and an operating system with a
software version 3.00 or higher continue to the
Application Software Installation.
Machines not equipped with platform overload
protection continue to the Application Software
Installation.
Before proceeding, verify the Service
Bypass key switch is in Run mode.
Components of Kit 1258799
Flash drive, Z135/ZX135, V3.06
Genie part number 1258799
Qty. 1
Includes:
TCON software, V3.06
Genie part number 237074
PCON software, V3.06
Genie part number 237075
SCON software, V3.06
Genie part number 237076
Installation instructions
Genie part number 1258800
STOP
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Run
Service
Bypass
Recovery

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If you have any further questions regarding these
instructions or need assistance, please contact
Genie Product Support at one of the following
telephone numbers:
United States:
800-536-1800
Canada: 425-881-1800
Europe:
UK
0044 1476 584 333
France
0033 237 260 986
Germany
0049 4221 491 821
Iberica
0034 935 725 090
Italy
0039 075 941 8132
Scandinavia
0046 3157 5154
Other locations
0031 653 221 908
Middle East:
0097 143 391 800 or
0097 150 459 7937
Australia:
61 7 3456 4444
All other locations
001-425-881-1800

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Procedure
Note: Perform this procedure on a flat level surface,
with the boom and jib in the stowed position.
Software Version
Note: Before proceeding, verify the version of
software installed on your machine.
1
At the TCON, turn the key switch to ground
controls and pull out the red Emergency Stop
button.
2
Read and record the scroll message on the
display (example: VER 2_10 is version 2.10).
3
Push in the red Emergency Stop button.
Limit Switch Rework
For machines equipped with platform overload
protection and software version less than 3.00
The platform overload limit switch LSP1OLS must
be replaced before proceeding with the software
upgrade.
Calibration Information
After the installation of the Application Software is
complete, the machine will have to go through a
complete calibration process. Refer to the
appropriate Service Manual for your machine.
Loading the Software onto a
Computer or Laptop
Note: Loading software onto your computer
requires that you must have administrative
rights to download executable files.
1
Turn on the computer or laptop.
Note: If the WebGPI Software Update Zip files
have been downloaded from the Firmware site,
continue to the Application Software Installation.
2
Insert the thumb drive (Genie part
number 1258799) into the computer or laptop.
Note: If the WebGPI Update files are not displayed
on your computer, go to
My Computer
and locate
the
Removable Disk
.
3
Select each of the three application files one at
a time.

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Select
Yes
on the
License Agreement
screen.
5
On the
Choose Destination
screen record the
default destination folder and select
Next
.
6
On the
Setup Type
screen select
Typical
,
then select
Next
.
Note: After pressing Next you will see a series of
file names flash across the screen. When the
status bar displays 100%, installation is complete.
7
Remove the thumb drive.

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Application Software Installation
SCON Software Update
Note: The key switch must be in the off
position, and the red Emergency Stop Button
pushed in before disconnecting the the
harness from the SCON.
1
Locate the SCON mounted on the frame
behind and to the right of the function manifold
on the ground controls side of the machine.
2
Disconnect the gray J121 connector from the
SCON.
3
Connect the SCON Tee-Harness (Genie part
number 107647) between the gray connector
and the SCON.
4
Connect the laptop DB9 cable to the
Tee-Harness.
5
At the TCON, turn the key switch to ground
controls and pull out the red Emergency Stop
button.
6
Open WebGPI™ and click on the
Connect
icon.
Note: The current application software file will be
shown at the top of the screen. (example:
S0677100 for older software)
Note: If
Check power and serial connection
is
displayed, confirm power is on at the TCON and
check the connection between the computer and
SCON.
Note: If
Attempting to establish connection
is
displayed, check your serial port COM settings.
The COM port settings can vary between
computers.
7
Click on the
Application
icon.

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Select
Check Parameters.
9
Select
Tilt Sensors Params
. Read and record
the
Tilt Angle Matrix Gains
parameters.
10
Click on the
Disconnect
icon.
11
Click on the
Connect
icon.
12
Click on the
Download
icon.
13
Select
File type: Kernel.
14
Click on the
Search
button and locate
application software
S0829306.HEX
.

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15
Select
S0829306.HEX
, and then click on
Open
.
16
Click on the
Force download
button. Cycle
the power off, then back on at the red
Emergency Stop Button at the TCON.
17
Click on the
Download
button.
18
When the
Kernel
file is at 100%, cycle the
power off, then back on at the red Emergency
Stop Button at the TCON.
19
Click on the
Exit
button, then the
Application
icon.
20
Select
Set All Defaults
. Select
Ok
.

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When prompted, select
Level 2,
enter
SG81355
for the password and select
Accept
.Select
Check Parameters
.
22
Select
Tilt Sensors Params
. Enter the
parameters that were recorded in step 9.
Note: The numbers must be entered
accurately. The SCON can not be calibrated in
the field. If the numbers are not accurate, the
machine will not operate or level properly.
23
When prompted, select
Level 3
and enter
BSNW
for the password.
24
Push in the red Emergency Stop button at the
TCON and disconnect the Tee-Harness from
the SCON.
25
Securely connect the gray J121 connector to
the SCON.

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TCON Software Update
Note: Before installation, go to your computers
Control Panel
and increase your computers time
out period to more than 30 minutes.
1
Open the ground control box and set the
fasteners aside.
2
Connect the computer DB9 cable to the TCON
PCB.
3
At the TCON, turn the key switch to ground
controls and pull out the red Emergency Stop
button.
4
Open WebGPI™ and click on the
Connect
icon.
Note: The current application software file will be
shown at the top of the screen. (example:
S0675100 for older software)
Note: If
Check power and serial connection
is
displayed, confirm power is on at the TCON and
check the connection between the computer and
TCON.
Note: If
Attempting to establish connection
is
displayed, check your serial port COM settings.
The COM port settings can vary between
computers.
5
Click on the
Download
icon.

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Click on the
Search
button and locate
application software
S0827306. HEX
.
7
Select
S0827306.HEX
, and then click on
Open
.
8
Click on the
Download
button.
Note: This download can take 10 to 30 minutes
depending on the speed of your serial connection.
If your computer times out you will have to repeat
the TCON Software Update.
9
When the
Application
file is at downloaded,
click on the
Exit
button.

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10
Cycle the power off, then back on at the red
Emergency Stop Button at the TCON.
11
Click on the
Application
icon.
12
Select
Set All Defaults
. Select
Ok
.
13
When prompted, select
Level 2,
enter
SG81355
for the password and select
Accept
.
14
Push in the red Emergency Stop Button and
disconnect the DB9 cable from the TCON
PCB.
15
Close the ground control box and securely
tighten the retaining fasteners.

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PCON Software Update
1
Open the platform control box and set the
fasteners aside.
2
Connect the computer DB9 cable to the PCON
PCB.
3
At the TCON, turn the key switch to platform
controls and pull out the red Emergency Stop
buttons at both control boxes.
4
Open WebGPI™ and click on the
Connect
icon.
Note: The current application software file will be
shown at the top of the screen. (example:
S0676201 for older software)
Note: If
Check power and serial connection
is
displayed, confirm power is on at the TCON and
check the connection between the computer and
PCON.
Note: If
Attempting to establish connection
is
displayed, check your serial port COM settings.
The COM port settings can vary between
computers.
5
Click on the
Download
icon.

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6
Select
File Type: Kernel.
7
Click on the
Search
button and locate
application software
S0828306.HEX
.
8
Select
S0828306.HEX
, and then click on
Open
.
9
Click on the
Force download
button. Cycle
the power off, then back on at the red
Emergency Stop Button at the TCON.

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Click on the
Download
button.
11
When the
Kernel
file is at 100%, cycle the
power off, then back on at the red Emergency
Stop Button at the PCON.
12
Click on the
Exit
button, then the
Application
icon.
13
Select
Set All Defaults
. Select
Ok
.
14
When prompted, select
Level 2,
enter
SG81355
for the password and select
Accept
.
15
Cycle the power off, then back on at the red
Emergency Stop Button at the TCON.
16
Select
RSJ1AO Function Check
.
17
Enter the following settings:
Sensor voltage
range %, 60
.
Timeout, 10
.
Lower Deadband,
75
.
Min Movement Value, 22
.
18
When prompted, select
Level 2,
enter
SG81355
for the password and select
Accept
.
19
Push in the red Emergency Stop Button and
disconnect the DB9 cable from the PCON
PCB.
20
Close the platform control box and securely
tighten the retaining fasteners.
21
Calibrate the machine. Refer to the
appropriate Service Manual for you
machine.
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