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OPTIMOD-FM
8500 TO 8600 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and equipment you will need:
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Computer with 100 Mb/sec or higher Ethernet connector and at least one free
USB port. Supported operating systems are Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
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#1 Phillips Screwdriver
Field Installation Instructions:
8500
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8600 Upgrade
The upgrade Hasp USB key can only be used for one upgrade and will then ex-
pire. Read and follow these instructions carefully. While we have attempted to
build in safety checks that prevent the key from expiring if the upgrade fails, care-
fully following these instructions will maximize the likelihood that the upgrade will
go smoothly.
We strongly recommend running both your Optimod and the computer from an
uninterruptable power supply during the upgrade. Moreover, network connectivity
must not be interrupted during the upgrade. Do not disconnect the Ethernet cable
from either your Optimod or the computer during the upgrade.
1. Check your software version, DSP board version, and available memory.
A) From your 8500’s front panel, navigate to S
YSTEM
>
D
IAGNOSTICS
. Your 8500 may
have either a version 1 or version 2 DSP board. If you have a version 2 DSP
board, the following information will appear in the sixth line on Diagnostic Screen
3:
DSP board Version: 2
If you have a version 1 DSP board, the line will be absent or will state:
DSP board Version: 1
In addition, the screen will display the version of software that your 8500 is
running.
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If you have DSP board V1 and your software version is below V3.0.1
, you
must first upgrade your software to 8500 v3.0.1 or higher.
Please note that some of the setup control values will not be updated automati-
cally when you upgrade from software V2.0.6 or lower to software V3.0 and
above. Write down these values before upgrading to software V3 [step (2.B) on
page 3]. Then enter them manually on the PC Remote or 8500 front panel [step
(3.H) on page 5]. Finally, back up your settings again after upgrading to V3 [step
(3.I) on page 5].
After successfully upgrading to V3.0.1 (or higher) and backing up your settings,
replace the DSP board in your unit with the DSP included in this kit (step 4, start-
ing on page 5). Finally, run the 8500
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