To update the software in our computerized control systems, you will need the proper hardware and software. 

NOTE:
We no longer offer any Palm Pilot kits at GSI due to their obsolescence and also the lack of availability of the necessary serial cables.

!New software has been developed that will allow you to update programming from a laptop or a PC with a 9 pin serial port.


You can download the GSI Legacy Flash programmer software here. (21 megs)

If you have the Palm Pilot adapter and series 2000 cable then all you will need to purchase is a null modem serial cable.  Below is a Digi-key link to one that is compatible for this setup.

Digi-key DB9F to DB9F serial null modem cable AE9879-ND

If you have the capability of making modifying your own serial cable you will need to swap pins
2 and 3 on one of the connectors or alternately you can purchase a null modem adapter.

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NOTE: If your hardware setup doesn't contain a serial port you can purchase a USB adapter which will give you this capability. Digi-key part number AE10289-ND.

If you are just starting out then place an order at GSI for the following 2 items as well.

D03-0695   PALM FLASH 9 PIN M-M ADAPTER
D01-1771   SERIES 2000 PROGRAMMING CABLE

You can download and view the instructions here.

Palm Flash information and downloads

You must have Palm Desktop installed on your PC before you install the Palm Flash software.

To download the latest english version of Palm Desktop v 4.1.4 click here. 15 megs to download

Palm Flash Software Installation v1.7 (updated 9/24/04)

Palm Flash installation program has now been condensed into a single 845k install file.  This installation program will install the Palm_Flash.prc (Palm program) v1.31, Palmcon2.dll (Conduit) v1.1, and the most current versions available for each style of controls. (I.e. Network, Autoflow, Competitor, ect.)  You can download it here.

Please uninstall  and delete any earlier versions of Palm Flash installation you may have downloaded.  There was an error that wouldn't properly register the Palm Flash conduit with the Windows registry.  Also you may get multiple entries of Palm Flash conduit uninstall in your add/remove programs section of the control panel.

PNEG-1182  INSTRUCTIONS, PALM PILOT       

Compatible models

The following were compatible but no longer available from Palm:

Palm ™ IIIC
palmOne™ m100 Handheld
palmOne™ m105 Handheld
palmOne™ m125 Handheld
palmOne™ m130 Handheld
palmOne™ m500 Handheld
palmOne™ m505 Handheld
palmOne™ m515 Handheld
palmOne™ Zire™ 71 Handheld
palmOne™ Tungsten™ T Handheld
palmOne™ Tungsten™ T2 Handheld
palmOne™ Tungsten™ T3 Handheld
palmOne™ Tungsten™ T5 Handheld
palmOne™ Tungsten™ W Handheld
palmOne™ Tungsten™ C Handheld

You can read a review of our PalmFlash software at Palm Power Magazine here.

Old style programmer information and downloads

If you have a older flash programmer, you can update the your flash chips with the above kits.

Download this file for instructions.

You can also download this file for the latest windows based flash program for this programmer (WinFlash 1.04 dated 10/31/03) .

To contact us:

Phone: 217-226-4421
Fax: 800-800-5329
Email: gsisales@grainsystems.com