Maintenance
i-modul Modem 144/56k
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Maintenance
Firmware Update
Note
Function loss due to faulty update!
The i-modul Modem 144/56k 3.0 basic may loose its
function, if it is updated with a wrong firmware or if the
transfer of the firmware was faulty.
Before updating the firmware of the i-modul Modem
144/56k 3.0 basic, contact the INSYS MICROELECTRONICS
support department. They will provide you with the suitable
firmware version for your i-modul Modem 144/56k 3.0
basic .
Note
Damage of the serial interface!
A possible direct connection of the serial interface of the i-
modul Modem 144/56k 3.0 basic with a typical RS232
interface of a PC overloads components of the module due
to the higher voltage levels.
Use a level converter (e.g. MAX232) to adjust both interface
types correctly.
The firmware of the i-modul Modem 144/56k 3.0 basic can be updated to add
further functions to the i-modul Modem 144/56k 3.0 basic or to improve the
existing functions. A firmware update can be performed with the help of a terminal
program that supports ASCII uploads (e.g. TeraTerm).
Firmware update with a terminal program
How to load new firmware to the i-modul Modem 144/56k 3.0 basic.
You will need a terminal program that supports ASCII file transfers, such as
TeraTerm.
You will need the appropriate firmware for your i-modul Modem 144/56k
3.0 basic.
The i-modul Modem 144/56k 3.0 basic is connected to the PC.
1.
Start your terminal program.
2.
Activate hardware handshake in the terminal program.
3.
Open the serial interface, to which the i-modul Modem 144/56k 3.0
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