Software update for the KLUG - Compact loading and update device

Short guide for self-updating the KLUG:

ATTENTION: Self-updating the KLUG is only possible via a PC using the ZPP Konfig (or ZSP) application.

  • Use the online update function of ZPP Konfig (recommended)
    OR download the new KLUG software as a zip file from below on this webpage; unzip the file.
  • For first use (or after changing the port)
    • Connect the KLUG to the PC using a USB cable
    • In the ZPP configuration menu, click ‘Settings’ then ‘Search for device’: the COM port to which the KLUG is connected will be searched for and found; click ‘OK’
  • Prepare the KLUG: Disconnect the USB cable from the KLUG. Press and hold the self-update button on the KLUG. Connect the USB-C data cable from the PC to the KLUG, release the button after about 1 second. KLUG is now in update mode (bootloader) Status LED is NOT lit!
  • The update is performed in the ZPP Konfig software via the menu item: KLUG Update
    In the Firmware field:
     click on Online Update -> ZPP Konfig automatically loads the current firmware OR
     click on File  to select a previously downloaded KLUG update file using the file browser.
  • Start the process by clicking the Start update button.
  • Once the update is complete, you can close the window by clicking Close or X.
  • A blue status LED indicates that the KLUG is ready for use.
    If not: Disconnect the USB cable from the KLUG and reconnect it.

Instruction manual

For more information on the ZIMO KLUG and the update process, please see the instruction manual download icon

Note:

Regular updating of the KLUG software is advisable or even necessary, especially when new decoder types or generations are introduced. As it is not possible to provide complete documentation of the compatibility between decoder and software versions, it is recommended that you update the KLUG yourself at the latest when problems arise.

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Available
on Youtube!

All functions and features explained step by step in images and text - so far german only. A video tutorial in English will follow.

KLUG sw versions

Expand all Expand | Close all Collapse Expand the table row for the respective SW version to view the change log.

Date         version   download
2026 03 06 Expand KLUG sw version 0.3.6 (DE / EN / FR)       also for MX decoders! KLUG-0.3.6.zip 
2025 10 16 Expand KLUG sw version 0.2.1 (DE / EN / FR)     KLUG-0.2.1.zip