Read Me (1.02) **  Escort Shifter Pro Tool - 1/30/2014 CMENG


After downloading the Escort Shifter Pro Tool in .zip format it will need to be decompressed.
In windows simply right click on the folder and choose, "Extract" or "Extract All"  On the next screen (which gives you the option to change the destination path), simply choose "Extract".

Now you have the Unzipped folder, which contains multiple files.  All of the files MUST remain in the directory for the tool to run.

You will click on the application file named, "ShifterPro Tools" - You will have to have administrative privileges  to run this file, just as you would any other .exe

To Update Escort Shifter Pro (Standalone unit ONLY - Serial):

You will either need to have a native serial port on your PC or purchase a USB to serial adapter.  If you purchase an adapter, it will most likely require the installation of a driver to support the cable.  This will either be included via disk with your cable or available for download from the cable manufacturer website.


To Update Escort Shifter Pro (Bridgebox ONLY - USB):
You will just need a standard 2.0 or greater "Type A Male to Mini-B Male USB cable".  You will also need to install the Silicon Labs CP2102 Driver found on their website at:

http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx

Make sure to run the proper installer for your operating system:
CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe for 32-bit systems
CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe for 64-bit systems