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Software updates

Identifying the current software version

Volirium will occasionally issue firmware updates for the Flytec Balloon 4, to improve its functionality and offer new features. It is important to always upgrade to the latest firmware version. The current version of your software is indicated when starting up your Flytec Balloon 4, or in the Menu under Device-About, the number on the first line.
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Note: Your Flytec Balloon 4 consumes battery power when in USB mode. Do not leave it connected to your computer for an extended period of time as this will drain the vario's battery.
Note: Be sure your Flytec Balloon 4's batteries are fully charged before installing new firmware! If the vario runs out of battery power while it is updating its firmware, it may not work properly afterwards.

Installing a firmware update

Connect your Flytec Balloon 4 to a computer to have the FlytecBalloon drive come up. On this drive you find the program 'FB_Actualizer'. Run this program occasionally, or after receiving notice of a new version through our newsletter. The FB_Actualizer program will establish a connection with our server to search for new software, and guide you through the update process.

The update program

Vario is already up to date

Update downloaded, restart vario to install

To complete the installation

1. Click Eject (sometimes called disconnect safely) on your computer before disconnecting your Flytec Balloon 4 from your computer.
2. Switch on your Flytec Balloon 4 by pressing .
3. Confirm Update? by pressing .
4. Observe that 'FLASH' appears on the display, and the graphical vario segments start to flash on and off. This process takes about 5 minutes.
5. The vario will turn itself off automatically once the update is complete.

The firmware file remains in the update folder after the update, but its ending changes from .upg to ._pg. If you change the ending back to .upg, your Flytec Balloon 4 will offer to re-install this version the next time you turn it on.

Trouble shooting

FB_Actualizer reports error

The FB_Actualizer program distributed up to V2.00.04 is no longer functional due to an expired safety certificate. To update the Flytec Balloon 4, follow these steps:

1. Switch your Flytec Balloon 4 off.
2. Connect the Flytec Balloon 4 to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
3. Download, unpack and execute the new version of FB_Actualizer. Then follow the instructions above.