How to upgrade firmware for your Minelab CTX 3030

Question: How to upgrade firmware for your Minelab CTX 3030

Answer:   1. CTX 3030 Connected and update available
When the CTX 3030 is connected to the PC and XChange 2 is running the CTX 3030
collection will be displayed. If an update is available the update icon will be displayed at the
top of the screen. 

2. Hover over update icon
The user can hover over the update icon and it will describe the update that is available.

3. Update icon click
When the update icon is clicked the update process is initiated. A progress bar indicating the
download progress will be displayed.

4. Update download completion
When the CTX 3030 update has been downloaded from the internet a dialog window will be
displayed indicating that it is complete. The user must now unplug the detector and follow
the CTX 3030 Upgrade process (steps 5 – 8). Warning: If the user turns the detector off at this
point the upgrade will not be performed.

5. Disconnect the CTX 3030 from the PC USB
Warning: If the user turns the detector off before step 8, the upgrade will not be performed.
Disconnect the CTX 3030 from the PC by ejecting the USB drive and then unplugging the
USB cable. The following dialog is displayed on the detector.

6. Upgrade firmware dialogue
If an upgrade file is found the following dialog is displayed.

Relevant to: 

• Minelab CTX 3030