Installing the GF-WP6
NOTE If you own other GoFlight hardware and have already installed the most current version of software on your system, you do not need to install the software again. Simply skip the software installation steps in the instructions below.
1. Get on line and go to www.goflightinc.com.
2. On the home page click Support/Downloads (Note – this will need to be changed to reflect the new website.)
3. Click on “Module Support Software” to download our latest module drivers and configuration software.
4. Click “Run” or “Save” and follow the instruction to load your software. If the software installer detects that GoFlight software is already installed on your system, it will prompt you to overwrite. Click the Yes button to overwrite the existing version of GoFlight software. This is useful if you wish to keep the configuration settings for other GoFlight modules installed on your system.
1. If you are planning to install the GF-WP6 module into a GoFlight rack enclosure, install the module in any desired location in the enclosure. Fasten the module in place using the two thumbscrews that are included in the GF-WP6 packaging being careful not to over-tighten them. Installing the GF-WP6 into the GoFlight Flight Deck Console.
5. Plug the USB cable “B” connector end (square) into the connector on the back of the GF-WP6 circuit board. Installing the GF-WP6 into the GoFlight Flight Deck Console.
6. Plug the USB cable “A” connector end (rectangular) to a USB port on your computer or USB hub. Once the operating system recognizes the GF-WP6, you will see the GF-WP6 “wakeup” Sequence. The LED displays will illuminate that indicates that the GF-WP6 has been detected by your computer and is ready to use.
1. After you install the GoFlight software and connect the GF-WP6 for the first time, run the GFConfig program, which is located in your Programs menu under “GoFlight”. Verify that GFConfig displays an icon Representing the GF-WP6 unit on the Left-hand side of the program window. Click on the GF-WP6 icon to show the configuration options in the right-Hand side of the program window.
