User Guide

Tech Pro™ Link

First Edition
Third Printing
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Introduction
ISED compliance:
Article I. Intr oducti on

This device complies with Industry

Important Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to
Basic mechanical, hydraulic and the following two conditions: (1) this
electrical skills are required to device may not cause interference,
perform most procedures. However, and (2) this device must accept any
several procedures require interference, including interference
specialized skills, tools, lifting that may cause undesired operation
equipment and a suitable workshop. of the device.
In these instances, we strongly
recommend that maintenance be RF exposure information:
performed at an authorized Genie Reported SAR value :0.11W/kg,
dealer service center. next to body. 0 mm

Compliance Technical Publications

Contains: Readers are encouraged to notify
FCC ID: 2AISP-1274140 Genie of errors and send in
IC:22906-1274140 suggestions for improvement. All
communications will be carefully
considered for future printings of
FCC compliance: this and all other manuals.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may Contact Us:
not cause harmful interference, and Internet: www.genielift.com
(2) this device must accept any E-mail: [email protected]
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.” Copyright © 2017 by Terex Corporation
Changes or modifications not First Edition: Third Printing, August 2018
expressly approved by Terex USA Genie is a registered trademark of Terex
LLC could void the user's authority South Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many
to operate the equipment. other countries.
“Genie® Tech Pro” and "SmartLink" are
trademarks of Terex South Dakota, Inc.

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Safety Rules
Article II. Safety R ules

Do Not Perform
Maintenance or Repairs
Danger Unless:
Failure to obey the instructions in  You are trained and qualified to
the appropriate Operator's Manual perform maintenance and
on your machine will result in death repairs.
or serious injury.
 You read, understand and
Many of the hazards identified in the obey:
operator's manual are also safety
hazards when maintenance and  manufacturer's instructions
repair procedures are performed. and safety rules
 employer's safety rules and
worksite regulations
Warning
 applicable governmental
Do not submerge or subject the regulations
Tech Pro Link to pressurized fluids.
To clean the Tech Pro Link, wipe  You have the appropriate tools,
with a damp cloth, using water or lifting equipment and a suitable
mild detergent. Completely dry workshop.
before storing.
The Genie Tech Pro Link comes
with factory installed software. For
updates, please refer to Software
Installation.

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Safety Rules
Kit Components Available Accessories
The full boxed kit is P/N 1276686GT • SmartLink retrofit harness
and includes:
1275740GT
• Tech Pro Link
• User manual
1276689GT
• USB cable
1276688GT
• Wrist lanyard
1276687GT
• Databus Harness Cable
1275739GT
• USB Thumb Drive
1284465GT

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Key Features
Article III. Key Features

1 Directional arrow key pad, 6 USB connection - Type A

up/down, left/right, OK button
7 USB access door
2 Power, Home, Flashlight
buttons 8 Lanyard attachment point

3 Display 9 Databus harness connection

point
4 Flashlight
10 Magnet mounting surface
5 USB connection - Micro B
11 Lanyard attachment point

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Keypad Legend
Article IV. Key pad Legend

Keypad Function Legend

1 Power Button 4 Up Button

Press and hold for 1 second to The Up key will move menu
power on. Press and hold for 3 selection upward or increased
seconds to power down. values.
2 Home Button 5 Right Button
Returns display to Home The Right key will scroll through
screen. home screen icons to the right.
3 Flashlight Button 6 Down Button
Press and hold for 2 seconds to The Down key will move menu
power on the flashlight. Press selection downward or
and hold for 1 second to power decreased values.
off. When powered by the
internal battery, the flashlight 7 Left Button
will automatically power down The Left key will scroll through
after 2 minutes to save battery home screen icons to the left
life. and back out the menu to the
previous screen.
8 OK Button
The OK button will select
highlighted menu items and
confirm value changes.

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Home Screen Legend

Battery Level/Charge
Article V. Home Scr een Legend

Status

1 The empty battery image is

displayed when battery charge
is less than 30%
2 The half battery image is
displayed when battery charge
is between 30% and 70%
1 Model 3 The full battery image is
The model of the machine that displayed when battery charge
the Tech Pro Link is connected is above 70%
to.
4 The battery charge symbol is
2 Title bar displays the name of displayed when connected to a
the selected menu. power source via either the
3 Machine Hours databus harness or the USB
The current machine hours Micro B charging port.
displayed in the format 12345.6
4 USB Symbol
Indicates a USB thumb drive is
detected.
5 Wi-Fi Symbol
Indicates Wi-Fi is enabled.
6 Battery Level/Charge Status
7 Settings Menu
8 Faults Menu
9 Maintenance Menu
10 Gauges Menu

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Home Screen Legend

Settings Menu Maintenance Menu

• Calibration • System Information
• Speed / Threshold • Real Time Machine Data
• Model and Option Selection
• Battery Type
• Feature Selection
• Display Settings
• Units / Languages Gauges Menu
• Software Update • Engine Gauges

Faults Menu
• Active Faults
• Fault History
• Clear Faults

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Tech Pro Connections

Equipment Connector
Article VI. Tec h Pr o C onnecti ons

Equipment Databus
Connection Locations
The Genie Tech Pro Link includes a Compatible Genie equipment will be
4-pin connector in its handle for identified by the Tech Pro Link logo
Power, Ground and CAN databus located next to one or more round 5
connection with Genie control pin connection points.
systems.
The harness power connection also
charges the internal battery.
USB Connections
USB Connection - Type A
A standard USB thumb drive may
be connected to download machine
data or upload new machine
software.
USB Connection - Micro B
Use the USB cable included, to
charge the internal battery.

Databus Harness Pin-out

Equipment Circuit 4 Pin Connector 5 Pin Connector
Battery Voltage 12V / 24V 1 A

Ground 2 B

CAN High 3 D

CAN Low 4 E

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Software Installation
Article VII. Softwar e Ins tall ation

USB Compatibility Select the File system drop down

menu, select FAT32.
Tech Pro Link only supports certain
types of USB thumb drive file
systems. If the incorrect file system
is detected, an error message will
occur, Try drive with FAT system.
To correct this, install the USB flash
drive into a PC or laptop. Under
Computer, select the drive the USB
thumb drive is installed on. Right
click on the drive and select Format.

Verify that the box is checked for

Quick Format.
Select Start.

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Software Installation
Updating the Tech Pro Link 6 Remove the USB thumb drive
Software from the PC or laptop and insert
it into the Tech Pro Link
1 Install a USB thumb drive into a
USB-Type A connection port.
PC or laptop.
Note: The Tech Pro Link must be
2 Launch a web browser on your
turned off to enter Bootloader Mode.
PC or laptop. Type in the
Press and hold the Power button for
following IP address:
3 seconds.
http://firmware.genielift.com/
7 Press and hold the Left and OK
3 Select the Controller Type
buttons. Press the Power
drop down menu, select Tech
button until you see Preparing
Pro Link, then select Search.
System Bootloader Mode.
4 Under Application Firmware,
8 Press the up/down arrows to
select the .zip file. Select I
navigate to the .gff file to be
Accept, select Open.
installed. Press OK to install the
Note: A window will open displaying file.
a .gff file.
9 After the software has been
5 Save the .gff file to a USB updated, remove the USB
thumb drive. thumb drive.

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Software Installation
Updating the Machine 7 Connect the Tech Pro Link to
Software Using the Tech Pro the machine.
Link
1 Turn the key switch to ground
1 Install a USB thumb drive into a control and pull out the red
PC or laptop. Emergency Stop button to the
on position at both ground and
2 Launch a web browser on your
platform controls.
PC or laptop. Type in the
following IP address: 8 Press and hold the Left and OK
http://firmware.genielift.com/ buttons. Press the Power
button until you see Preparing
3 Select the Machine Model drop
System Bootloader Mode.
down menu, select the model of
the machine to be updated, 9 Press the up/down arrows to
then select Search. navigate to the .gff file to be
4 Under Application Firmware installed. Press OK to install the
file.
and / or Bootloader Firmware,
select the .zip file. Select I 10 Follow the prompts to complete
Accept, select Open. the software update.
Note: A window will open displaying 11 After the software has been
a .gff file. updated, remove the USB
thumb drive.
5 Save the .gff file to a USB
thumb drive.
6 Remove the USB thumb drive
from the PC or laptop and insert
it into the Tech Pro Link
USB-Type A connection port.
Note: The Tech Pro Link must be
turned off to enter Bootloader Mode.
Press and hold the Power button for
3 seconds.

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Specifications
Article VIII. Specific ati ons

Technical Specifications
Storage Temperature -40 to +70 deg. C / -40 to +158 deg. F
Operating Temperature -20 to +70 deg. C / -4 to +158 deg. F
Input Voltage 4 Pin Connector 5V-30V @1A
Input Voltage USB Micro B 5V@1A

Wi-Fi Range 50 feet / 15 m

Equipment Ratings
• Indoor and outdoor use
• Altitude up to 6500 ft / 2000 m
• Pollution degree 2
• Enclosure rated IPx4 (with USB access door closed)

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