How to reset or factory restore Siemens SX66 device?
Siemens SX66 is an intelligent personal automatic emergency location and calling device which can be found frequently used in hazardous environment, gas and chemical industry, and oil and gas exploration. Sometimes, it is required to reset or factory restore a Siemens SX66 device due to some technical issues, firmware updates, or personal preferences. In this response, we will mention the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Siemens SX66 device.
1. Using the manual method
The manual method of resetting or factory restoring a Siemens SX66 device can be optimal to go back to the default configuration. To proceed, follow the steps:
1. Turn on the device by holding down the button present on the top of the device for around 10 seconds until the “sig” screen appears.
2. Press and hold the “sig” button on the top of the device for around 10 seconds until the device displays “sig” and a solid green light appears.
3. Keep holding down the button until the “sig” screen opens again, then press the “enter” button on the side of the device.
4. Keep holding down the “enter” button until the device to shows “sig” and “enter” buttons.
5. Press the “sig” button on the top of the device, and then press the “enter” button on the side of the device.
6. Keep holding down the “enter” button until the device displays the Siemens logo.
7. Press and release the “3” button on the back of the device, and take note of the 6-character ID.
8. Press and release the “5” button on the back of the device until the device displays “xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.”
9. Press and hold down the “5” button on the back of the device until the device displays “xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.”
2. Using the USB Serial Cable
The USB serial cable method is another way to reset or factory restore a Siemens SX66 device. To proceed, follow the steps:
1. Download the COM Manager software from the Siemens website and install it on your computer.
2. Connect the USB serial cable to your computer and to the SX66 device.
3. Open the COM Manager software and ensure that the device is connected.
4. Turn off the device by holding down the button present on the top of the device for around 10 seconds until the device displays “sig” and the power LED turns red.
5. Click on the “Reset” button in the COM Manager software, and then wait for the device to turn off.
6. Press and hold the button present on the top of the device for around 10 seconds until the device displays “sig” and the power LED turns green.
7. Press and release the “3” button on the back of the device, and take note of the 6-character ID.
8. Press and release the “5” button on the back of the device until the device displays “xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.”
9. Click on the “Update” button in the COM Manager software and select the firmware file from the menu. This method of firmware upgrade and device update can be done to resolve any compatibility or technical issues.
Both of the above methods are recommended to factory reset a Siemens SX66 device completely. Therefore, it is important to follow the steps carefully and patiently.
