Druglizer LE5 Drug Tester – Firmware Upgrades

Guiding you through how to upgrade both the Main Module and Sample Module firmware.

Before commencing, please ensure the following:

1. You have the most recent version of Alcolizer Technology’s AlcoCONNECT™ Toolbox software download from this page.
2. The firmware updated files downloaded download here.
3. Unzip the file to a folder of your choice.
4. Ensure the LE5 Druglizer is charged, fully functional and turned on.
5. The LE5 Druglizer is connected with the supplied USB connection cord.
6. Allow 10-15 minutes to upgrade the firmware.

To Upgrade Firmware

1. Open the AlcoCONNECT™ Toolbox desktop app on your PC: AlcoCONNECT™ Toolbox welcome screen
2. Ensure the LE5 Druglizer is turned on and connected via the USB cable (located on the left side of the instrument) to your desktop PC.
3. A successful connection is indicated by a green highlighted segment of text, on the bottom left corner of the window. It will display the name of the connected instrument.
4. At the top of the window, click the ‘Tools’ menu item, and then click on ‘Firmware Updates.’
5. A ‘Firmware Updater’ window will appear. The Firmware update will take 5 minutes, confirmed by a beep from the instrument.
6. Click either the small rectangular button on the top right of the window or drag and drop the firmware file in the input area.
7. The computer will display a window to locate the firmware. Navigate to the folder where the firmware file was unzipped and select the MAIN MODULE firmware file (it will have “RN-…” in its name). Then click the ‘Open’ button. Note: File names used in this instruction are examples only. 
8. The new firmware file version will be displayed next to the existing firmware. If AlcoCONNECT™ Toolbox recognises newer firmware it will allow an update. In that instance, click the ‘Update Device Firmware’ button.
9. Installation will take about 5 minutes. A bar at the bottom of the window will display progress.
10. The instrument will emit a beep to confirm install completion.
11. If required, remove and reinsert the Sample Module to help reset the instrument.
12. Close AlcoCONNECT™ Toolbox and disconnect the USB cord from the instrument.
13. Open the About screen on your instrument to check the firmware (Software) Versions. The versions displayed should be the same as indicated in the filenames.

Need Assistance?

If you have difficulty and would like someone to guide you through the upgrade please contact our team on 1300 789 908.