# Manual Gantry Firmware Update

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**Safety first!** Before starting any repair, take a moment to review the [safety information in your user manual.](https://docs.voltera.io/docs/nova/downloads/nova-user-manual) An online version of the guidelines can also be found [here.](https://docs.voltera.io/docs/nova/getting-started/safety-guidelines)
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## Before you begin

This guide will take you through updating NOVAs firmware manually. Before beginning this guide you should have been in contact with our support team and received a custom firmware version.

As you work through this guide please reach out to our email <support@voltera.io> or through the chat if you run into any issues or have any questions. We are more than happy to assist you virtually with this repair.&#x20;

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**When in doubt, reach out!**
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#### Estimated Repair Time:

* 10 minutes

#### Supplied from Voltera:

* Custom firmware file

## Manual firmware update

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### Connect to NOVA

Connect to your device via **device-name.myvoltera.io**

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### Enter the gantry settings

Click on the Gantry Settings icon in the bottom left corner

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### Enter advanced mode

Press `Shift + |` to unlock advanced mode&#x20;

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### Load the new firmware

Click on the Load File option in the Firmware section and select the **Gantry.ion.hex** file we provided.

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### Manual update

After loading the file, click on the Manual Update button.

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NOVA will begin updating the firmware.

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Once complete, you’ll be returned to the Gantry Settings.

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## Update Complete!

Congratulations, you have successfully updated NOVAs firmware!

Please reach back out to our support team through email (<support@voltera.io>) or the chat to let them know everything went well or share any photos, details, and feedback.&#x20;