Chapter 5 Terminal Operation
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Figure 5- 2 Software Download Operation Setup - single PC
Equipment needed
(1) Loop-V 4200 equipped with SNMP (Ethernet Card).
(2) TFTP Server – This is a PC running TFTP software. To insure compatibility, use the TFTP copy supplied
by Loop. This PC should have an Ethernet port (PCMCIA card for LAN connection). The server should
have an IP address assigned. See your MIS manager if not assigned.
Note:
One TFTP can simultaneously download to several Loop-V 4200.
(3) VT100 Terminal – This can be a PC running VT100 emulation software. This PC should have an RS232
port. This can be the same PC as above server running concurrent programs of TFTP and VT100
emulation, Figure 5-2.
(4) Ethernet line – As shown in Figure 5-1, either an Ethernet network or a crossover cable can be used to
connect the TFTP server to the Loop-V 4200.
The detail operation about download procedure, see also Addendum C.
The upload procedure is similar to the download procedure:
A. Connect the Loop-V 4200 to the TFTP server through the Ethernet port located in the back of the device.
NOTE:
Use straight Ethernet cable if an Ethernet Hub is used. Use a cross-over Ethernet cable for a direct
connection from TFTP server to the Loop-V 4200.
B. Run the TFTP program. A screen will be shown with the server IP address displayed.
C. Hook-up the COM PORT 1 of the VT100 (PC running VT100 emulation) to the Loop-V 4200 through the
front console port.
D. Run a VT100 terminal or TELNET program after connecting to the Loop-V 4200. A TELNET terminal will
show screens similar to the VT100.
E. From the main menu, press "L", then select UPLOAD of controller firmware.
F. ENTER the proper TFTP Server IP address and firmware file name (file to be upload). Note: If the TFTP
program and the firmware reside on separate volumes (hard disks), enter the complete file address
including volume prefix, i.e. C:/file/name for hard disk, A:/file/name for floppy.
G. Press ESC and confirm with Y.
H. If the specified firmware was uploaded successfully, the following message is displayed:
15:55:12 5/28/01
Uploading Firmware … Send 1536 Blocks
15:56:29 5/28/01
Sent 786432 bytes in 78 seconds
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