QZ3

Instructions for QZ3 Beta Test Software Upgrade

All new redesigned User Interface refines all operating functions including:

• Operator and Additional Viewer Mode
• Variable Lighting Controls
• Variable Zoom Enhancement
• On Screen Titling Enhancement
• Focus/Zoom based Distance to Defect Approximation
• Metadata Captured Notes (can be viewed on QZ3 and using online EXIF metadata viewer tools such as jimpl.com or metadata2go.com)
• Device Logging Capability

Have a read of the new User Guide below for a view at the new User Interface!

Download the QZ3 User Guide  QT901-Rev4.pdf  (4.47 MB)

Update Procedure

If upgrading beyond SW V3.00 follow the instructions below for upgrade path 1. If running any version prior to SW 3.00 follow the instructions for paths 2-4 below to determine which upgrade path is suitable for your QZ3 based on serial number.

Path 1:

Any QZ3 Basic/Advanced Models Already Running SW V3.00 and above:

1. Follow the instructions on the latest version of the QZ3 User Guide (above) to update to the latest SOFTWARE version below.
2. Power cycle the unit off/on.
3. After installing the latest SOFTWARE update, follow the user guide instructions to update to the latest FIRMWARE version below (firmware updates are not available to QZ3 Basic Models Prior to SN: 23051501, skip the following steps).
4. Power cycle the unit off/on.
5. Reconnect to the QZ3 Wi-Fi network, and use the web browser to navigate back to 192.168.8.1
6. It is now necessary to clear the cache/history on the browser. Under the browser settings, this is typically found under the privacy settings. Make sure to clear cache/history from all time.
7. Power cycle off/on the camera head to complete update.

Path 2: QZ3 Basic Models Prior to SN: 23051501 with SW version 1.2 or below:

Any QZ3 Basic/Advanced Models Already Running SW V3.00 and above:

1. First we will need to install the “Bridge Update”, this will allow the QZ3 to accept the latest software version. Download qz3_410-00027_update_v12_bridge.zip (133 MB) onto a blank fat32 format thumb drive and save it to the root of the thumb drive (this can be done by removing everything in the location bar except the drive letter and the colon). Do NOT unzip this file.
2. Once this is done, you can upgrade your QZ3 inserting the thumb drive into the USB port at the rear of the camera. With the camera on, and a wireless enabled device connected to it, use the web browser to navigate to 192.168.8.1.
3. Expand the menu at the top left corner and select the Settings tab (also labeled Diagnostics or System Info on older units).
4. On the System Information page will be a button labeled “Install Update” to upgrade the software (older units will have to scroll to the very bottom of the page to find the button), select this and wait 3 minutes for upgrade to deploy (set a timer to determine when 3 minutes have elapsed). The QZ3 will restart once the upgrade is complete. Do not power off during the upgrade process.
5. Once the update has run its 3 minute duration, power cycle the unit.
6. Reconnect to the QZ3 Wi-Fi network, and use the web browser to navigate back to 192.168.8.1.
7. Navigate back to the Settings page and confirm the version now installed has “-dirty” in the version name. This confirms a successful installation of the bridge update.
8. Download the latest software update file below onto a blank thumb drive and save it to the root of the thumb drive (this can be done by removing everything in the location bar except the drive letter and the colon). Do NOT unzip this file.
9. Once this is done, Repeat steps 3-6 to install the latest update file.
10. After waiting the 3 minutes to install the update and power cycling the unit, it is now necessary to clear the cache/history on the tablet/control device browser. Under the browser settings, this is typically found under the privacy settings. Make sure to clear cache/history from all time.
11. Power the unit back on, and reconnect to the QZ3 Wi-Fi network, and use the web browser to navigate back to 192.168.8.1
12. Your QZ3 is now up to date with the latest available software version found below. Note FIRMWARE updates are not available to QZ3 Basic Models Prior to SN: 23051501, therefore no FIRMWARE update will be needed.
13. The user guide detailing the new user interface is available above and also embedded in the QZ3 user interface.

Path 3: QZ3 Advanced Models Prior to SN: 23051501 with software version 2.01 or below:

1. Follow the instructions on the latest version of the QZ3 User Guide (above) to update FIRMWARE version using this file FW update v2.99.zip (21 MB), on a blank fat32 format thumb drive, saved to the root of the thumb drive (this can be done by removing everything in the location bar except the drive letter and the colon). This file MUST be unzipped/extracted onto the drive to work properly.
2. After installing the FIRMWARE update above, follow the user guide instructions to update to the latest SOFTWARE version below.
3. Power cycle the unit off/on.
4. After installing the latest SOFTWARE update, follow the user guide instructions to update to the latest FIRMWARE version below.
5. Power cycle the unit off/on.
6. Reconnect to the QZ3 Wi-Fi network, and use the web browser to navigate back to 192.168.8.1.
7. It is now necessary to clear the cache/history on the browser. Under the browser settings, this is typically found under the privacy settings. Make sure to clear cache/history from all time.
8. Power cycle off/on the camera head to complete update.

Path 4: QZ3 Basic/Advanced Models After SN: 23051501:

1. Follow the instructions on the latest version of the QZ3 User Guide (above) to update to the latest SOFTWARE version below.
2. Power cycle the unit off/on.
3. After installing the latest SOFTWARE update, follow the user guide instructions to update to the latest FIRMWARE version below.
4. Power cycle the unit off/on.
5. Reconnect to the QZ3 Wi-Fi network, and use the web browser to navigate back to 192.168.8.1.
6. It is now necessary to clear the cache/history on the browser. Under the browser settings, this is typically found under the privacy settings. Make sure to clear cache/history from all time.
7. Power cycle off/on the camera head to complete update.

If any problems arise, please contact CUES Customer Service for additional assistance.