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# Smart ESM Controller Software Update

## How to download and update it on ESM

> **Procedure:**

Step 1. Download the software and transfer it to a USB flash drive.

Obtain the necessary software from Rivertrace.

Step 2. Connect the USB cable to ESM.

![](https://hub.rivertrace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-13-2025-03-32-54-8800-PM.png?width=688&height=281&name=image-png-Feb-13-2025-03-32-54-8800-PM.png)

Step 3. After connecting the USB, the status will display in the bottom right corner.

![](https://hub.rivertrace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-13-2025-03-36-49-0435-PM.png?width=688&height=415&name=image-png-Feb-13-2025-03-36-49-0435-PM.png)

Step 4.  The screen will display "Software Upgrade." Wait for it to finish.

![](https://hub.rivertrace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-13-2025-03-38-23-1482-PM.png?width=688&height=425&name=image-png-Feb-13-2025-03-38-23-1482-PM.png)

Do not interact with the device during the automatic software upgrade. 

 

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