Installation Instructions
Software Update - VCON
Z®-33/18
Z®-40/23
Z®-45 DC/FE
Z®-60 DC/FE
S®-60 DC/FE
Original Instructions
First Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1314764GT
April 2023
Instructions First Edition • First Printing
Introduction
Intr oducti on
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
Observe and Obey: Europe:
UK regions + 311 65799800
This procedure shall be completed by a
person trained and qualified on the repair of Nordic regions + 311 65799801
this machine. Middle East / South Africa + 311 65799802
French regions + 311 65799803
Immediately tag and remove from service a
damaged or malfunctioning machine. German regions + 311 65799804
BNL regions + 311 65799805
Repair any machine damage or malfunction IT / SE regions + 311 65799806
before operating the machine.
Spanish regions + 311 65799807
Australia + 61 7 3456 4444
Before Starting Installation: Brazil + 0 800 031 0100
Read, understand and obey the safety rules South America - other + 56 9 6431 2110
and operating instructions in the appropriate locations
operator's manual.
All other locations + 1 425 881 1800
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.
Note: These installation instructions only apply to
the Genie models listed on the front cover.
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First Edition: First Printing, April 2023
Genie, "S" and "Z" are registered trademarks of Terex South
Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other countries.
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Introduction
Tools Required: Glossary of Terms
Computer or Laptop with 64 bit TCON - Turntable controller
Windows 7 or 10 operating system
PCON - Platform controller
Internet access
VCON - Visual controller (platform display)
Plus+1 Service Tool
Note: The Plus+1 Service Tool must be
installed on your computer.
Programming cable
Genie part number 1267881GT
Programming harness
Genie part number 110803GT
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Procedure
Plus+1® Service Tool Download Software Version
Proc edure
Note: If the Plus+1 Service Tool is installed on Note: Before proceeding, verify the VCON version
your computer, proceed to Firmware Site level of software installed on your machine. Check
Download. the firmware versions on the Genie Firmware site
to verify whether the machine has the latest
Note: Access to the internet is required to software installed. Refer to the Firmware Site
perform this procedure. Download section.
1 Click on the Hyperlink below or open an 1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch to
internet browser and copy and paste or type platform controls and pull out the red
the link into the address bar and press enter. Emergency Stop button to the on position.
https://www.danfoss.com/en- 2 At the platform controls, pull out the red
us/products/dps/software/software-and- Emergency Stop button to the on position.
tools/plus1-software/#tab-overview Read and record the VCON software version
2 Scroll down and select Get the latest level installed on the machine shown on the
downloads with Update Center. LCD screen.
Note: A .zip folder will automatically be sent to Note: If the red Emergency Stop button is already
your Download folder. in the on position, cycle the power off and back on
at the platform controls. The software revision on
3 Open the .zip folder and run the application the LCD screen is only displayed for a few
setup file. seconds.
Note: The application file will automatically create Note: Only record the software version at the end
a shortcut on your desktop. of the number sequence.
4 Close your internet browser. Example:
1 part number
2 software version
Software version
Example of VCON software version
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Procedure
Firmware Site Download Updating the VCON Software
Note: Access to the internet is required to Note: Perform this procedure on a firm, level
perform this procedure. surface with the machine in the stowed position.
Note: Turning off your pop up blocker may be 1 Disconnect the 3 pin harness connector
required to perform this procedure. located near the turntable rotate bearing.
1 Go to the Genie Firmware site.
https://www.genielift.com/en/support/firmware
2 From the drop-down menu, select the model
that is appropriate for your machine.
3 Under Application Firmware, select the
Firmware File for Control ID VCON.
4 Follow the prompts for Terms of Service and
Submit.
5 Navigate to the Downloads folder on your
computer and locate the .zip folder.
1 3 pin connector
6 Right click on the file and select Extract All.
Save the files to your desktop. 2 Connect the program harness to both of
the 3 pin harness connectors.
7 Close your internet browser.
Genie part number 110803GT.
3 Connect the program harness to the
programming cable.
Genie part number 1267881GT.
4 Connect the loose end of the programming
cable to a computer or laptop.
5 Turn the key switch to ground control and pull
out the red Emergency Stop button to the on
position.
6 Select and run the .lhx firmware file saved on
your desktop.
Note: If Offline Mode is displayed at the bottom of
the screen, select the Communication tab at the
top of the screen and select Online Mode.
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7 Select Next. If a window appears with the Setting the Real Time Clock
request to confirm the application type, enter
1 In the download folder, select and run the p1d
DM430 into the pop-up box and select Ok.
file.
Select Ok again.
2 On the left pane of the window, expand
8 Select Start Download.
Parameter Pages and select Real Time
Note: The software download may take a few Clock.
minutes.
3 Select Set Clock to Current Time.
9 After the download is complete, close the 4 In the next pop-up window, select OK.
service tool.
5 Select Start communication.
6 Verify the clock is running and the time and
date are correct.
Note: If the clock is not running and the time and
date are not correct, repeat this procedure.
7 Close the service tool and disconnect the
harness from the machine.
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