Vortex computer and brake

The Vortex update consists of 2 parts. The Vortex brake firmware and the Vortex computer firmware. We recommend you provide both products with the most recent versions of the software in order to be able to use the latest functionalities and improvements.
Both versions of the software should be up to date at all times. Updating can be done in two ways:

NB! In order to be able to execute updates for the Vortex brake and computer firmware you need to possess the Tacx USB ANT stick and corresponding Tacx Trainer software. These are supplied in the T1990 Upgrade PC Bushido/vortex

Via online update.

Once the Tacx Trainer software has been started up, the Vortex computer will be recognized automatically. Important! The Vortex computer must be turned on. Then the firmware must first be updated in order to bring about correct interaction with the software. Via the software's intro field a picture of the Vortex with the version of the firmware next to it will appear under connected devices. A download button is also visible.

Follow the instructions below to update the firmware

• Push the download button in the Tacx Trainer software and follow the instructions provided by the installation program.
• Make sure that the distance between the Vortex brake and computer and the pc (usb ant stick) is as small as possible during the updating process. This will help prevent interference during updating.
• Avoid shocks and movement in the Vortex brake or computer during updating
• After updating the firmware you should always connect the Vortex brake to the computer through the screen settings -> linking the brake. Then check if the correct version numbers are shown in the Vortex computer's display.

Update Vortex computer 021
Size: 40 KB
Date: 02-12-2012

Update Vortex rem 014
Size: 20 KB
Date: 24-01-2011

Update Vortex computer 014
Size: 40 KB
Date: 01-02-2011

Outline of the most important changes in these versions

• Training in heart rate now available
• Coupling PC to Vortex ergotrainer added

Follow the instructions below to manually update the firmware

• Download the update files from this website
• Go to C:\program files\Tacx\TacxTrainerSoftware\updater\ and select the file TacxUpdate.exe
• Set up the Vortex computer as close as possible to the PC's USB ANT stick.
• Select Vortex UPDATE, pick your update, brake or computer and follow the instructions provided by the program.
• After updating the firmware you should always connect the Vortex brake to the computer through the screen settings -> linking the brake. Then check if the correct version numbers are shown in the Vortex computer's display.

NB! Always ride with the latest versions of both the Vortex brake and the Vortex computer. This is important because these versions are geared to one another.