Installation Instructions

Software Update

Z ®-33/18

Original Instructions
First Edition
Fourth Printing
Part No. 1300636GT
May 2023
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Introduction
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

Observe and Obey: Canada: 425-881-1800
This procedure shall be completed by a Europe: UK 0044 1476 584 333
person trained and qualified on the repair of France 0033 237 260 986
this machine. Germany 0049 421 3770 9890
Immediately tag and remove from service a Iberica 0034 935 725 090
damaged or malfunctioning machine. Italy 0039 075 941 81 32
Repair any machine damage or malfunction Scandinavia 0046 3157 5154
before operating the machine.
Other locations 0031 165 51 93 22

Before Starting Installation: Middle East: 0097 143 391 800

Read, understand and obey the safety rules or 0097 150 459 7937
and operating instructions in the appropriate Australia: 61 7 3456 4444
operator's manual. Brazil 000-800 031 0100
Be sure that all necessary tools and parts are South America - other
available and ready for use. locations 0056 9 6431 2110
Read this procedure completely and adhere All other locations 001-425-881-1800
to the instructions. Attempting shortcuts may
produce hazardous conditions.

Indicates that a specific result is expected

after performing a series of steps.

Indicates that an incorrect result has occurred

after performing a series of steps.

Note: These installation instructions only

apply to the Genie models listed on the front
cover.

Copyright © 2020 by Terex Corporation

First Edition: Fourth Printing, May 2023
Genie is a registered trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc. in
the U.S.A. and many other countries.
“Z” is a trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc.

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Introduction
Glossary of Terms

TCON - Turntable controls (Ground controls)

PCON - Platform controls

Tools Required:
Computer or Laptop with 64 bit
Windows 7 or 10 operating system
Internet access
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

Note: If the Plus+1 Service Tool is installed Note: Before proceeding, verify the revision level
on your computer, proceed to Firmware Site of software installed on your machine. Check the
Download. firmware revisions on the Genie Firmware site to
verify whether the machine has the latest software
Note: Access to the internet and a valid email installed. Refer to the Firmware Site Download
account is required to perform this procedure. section.

1 Click on the Hyperlink below or open an 1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch
internet browser and copy and paste or type to platform controls and pull out the red
the link into the address bar and press enter. Emergency Stop button to the on position.

https://www2.powersolutions.danfoss.com/ 2 At the platform controls, pull out the red

l/38972/2016-05-30/525qvt Emergency Stop button to the on position.
Read and record the software revision level
installed on the machine shown on the LCD
2 Fill out all fields of the request form and select screen
Request Plus+1 Service Tool.
Note: Only record the semantic version.
Note: A link to the Plus+1 Service Tool Downlo-
ad will be sent to your email. This may take a few
minutes. Example:1315538 - 1.0.0

3 Select Plus+1 Service Tool Download.

4 Select Save As and save it to your desktop. version
5 Close your internet browser. part number

6 Open the Plus1 Service Tool Setup.zip file

saved to your desktop. Select and run Plus+1 Software Version
Service Tool Setup.exe file and follow the
prompts.

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Firmware Site Download Updating the Software

Note: Access to the internet is required to
Note: Before updating the machine software,
perform this procedure.
use the Navigation Menu at the platform controls
and the Options and Advanced Setup document
1 Click on the Hyperlink below or open an
included with these instructions to read and record
internet browser and copy and paste or type
the machine parameters. This information will be
the link into the address bar and press enter.
required to configure the machine parameters
https://www.genielift.com/en/support/firmware after the software update is complete.

Note: Perform this procedure on a firm, level

2 From the drop down menu, select the model
surface with the machine in the stowed position.
and serial range that is appropriate for your
machine.
Note: Refer to the Harness Diagram for
3 Under Application Firmware, open the connecting a computer to the Plus+1 module.
Firmware File for Controller ID TCON and
save the .zip file to your desktop. Updating the TCON firmware:

Note: Repeat this step for the PCON Firmware 1 Disconnect the 3 pin harness connector
File. located below the ground control box.

4 Close your internet browser.

5 Locate the .zip files saved on your desktop.
Right click on the files and select Extract All.
Save the .lhx files to your desktop.

2 Connect the program harness to both of the 3

pin harness connectors

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.

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5 Turn the key switch to ground control and pull 8 Select Start Download.
out the red Emergency Stop button to the on
position. Note: The software download may take a few
minutes.
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.

7 Select Next. If prompted, enter MC024-120 into

the pop-up box and select Ok. Select Ok again.

Note: If the ECU is not set correctly the program will

be uploaded to the wrong controller. One way to
ensure that this doesn’t happen in to unplug PCON
when programming TCON and vice versa.

9 After the download is complete, close the

service tool.

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Updating the PCON firmware: 3 Select Start Download.

1 Select and run the lhx firmware file saved on Note: The software download may take a few
your desktop. minutes.

2 Select Next. If prompted, enter MC024-120

into the pop-up box and select Ok. Select Ok
again.

4 After Software download complete message

appears, push in the red Emergency Stop
button to the off position.
5 Disconnect the computer from the machine.
6 Calibrate the machine. Refer to Calibration
Process Steps.

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Calibration Process Steps 4 Calibrate the steer angle sensor: Refer to

Repair Procedures, How to Calibrate the Steer
It is required to perform the calibration process Angle Sensor.
if system defaults have been reset or if new
software has been installed. Any deviation in 5 Verify pump efficiency calibration: Refer to
the order of these steps could result in improper Repair Procedures, How to Check the Function
machine function and fault codes to display. Pump Calibration.
6 Set hydraulic valve thresholds for turntable
1 Set system defaults: Turn the machine on
rotate, primary up/down, secondary up/down,
at the ground controls and immediately move
primary extend/retract, jib up/down, and
and hold both the function enable and auxiliary
platform rotate: Refer to Repair Procedures,
enable switches for 5 seconds.
How to Adjust the Joystick Threshold Setting.
Result: An alarm will sound indicating the 7 Set low flow hydraulic valves for jib up/
system has been restored to defaults down and platform rotate: Refer to Repair
Procedures, How to Adjust the Maximum
2 Use the Options and Advanced Setup Speed Setting (Hydraulic Functions).
document to configure the machine
parameters. 8 Set high flow hydraulic valves for primary
up/down, secondary up/down, primary extend/
Note: Calibration procedures can be found in the retract and turntable rotate: Refer to Repair
Service and Repair Manual that is appropriate Procedures, How to Adjust the Maximum
for your machine. Download or print the following Speed Setting (Hydraulic Functions).
procedures from the Genie website. 9 Clear the fault history: Refer to Repair
Procedure, How to Clear Fault History.
Link to Manuals
Note: Colour display is supported starting from
http://www.genielift.com/service-support/manuals/
version 2.6.1, the type of screen is auto-detected
index
at step 1, "set system defaults" of the calibration
procedure. software is backward compatible so it
3 Calibrate the pressure relief valve: Refer will configure itself according to the PBOX installed
to Repair Procedures, How to Adjust the after the download.
Proportional Relief Valve and Hydraulic
In case of replacing a box with a new one with co-
Pressure Sensor.
lour display and 2.6.1 or newer software, the new
Note: Perform this procedure prior to calibrating PBOX will be automatically recognized and the
other hydraulic functions calibration procedure is not necessary.
In the case which a box with the black and white
display replaces another with colour display, reset
general parameters and calibration procedure
must be repeated.

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Options and Advanced Setup Advanced Setup

At the platform controls read and record or circle * LVI Level Cut Off 20 %
the settings that are applicable to your machine. * Footswitch Time Out 120 sec
Refer to the Options and Advanced Settings
* Lift Drive Interlock
Navigation Menus.
Drive Priority
Important Information Drive Lockout
Menu items with an (*) require an authorization None
code. Using the joystick, enter: * Platform Level Cutout ON OFF
<minus -><minus -><plus +><minus -> * Market Selection ANSI CE AUS
Items in bold text are default settings. * Chassis Tilt Cutout Mode
Market Selection must be manually selected to None
properly configure your machine Lift Tilt Cutout
Drive Tilt Cutout
Drive+Lift Tilt Cutout
Options Settings
Language Select Language
Charger Interlock
Motion Alarm ON OFF OFF Disable Propel Lift + Propel All Functions
Travel Alarm ON OFF * Remote Shutdown Type OFF
Descent Alarm ON OFF Disable Propel
Low Voltage Cutout ON OFF Disable Lift + Propel
Disable All Functions
Power Save Alarm ON OFF
* Genie Telematics ON OFF

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Harness Diagram

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Navigation Menu

Option Settings

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Navigation Menu

Advanced Setup

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