Refraction Technology 130-01, Operation Manual

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130-01 Operations
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4.9 Firmware update options
WARNING: If the firmware flash is interrupted the 130 may not boot again and
the 130 must be returned to the factory for service or optional EEPROM board
must be used. If you live in an area of unreliable power a UPS is recommended.
NOTE: DAS power must be above 11.5V to upgrade firmware.
4.9.1 Download firmware from the FTP site
1. Login to our FTP site at: ftp.reftek.com/pub as:
User name: Anonymous
Password: Your E-mail address
2. Find the 130-01 firmware at ftp.reftek.com/pub/130/cpu/prom.
3. Download the zip file of the most recently released firmware version.
4.9.2 Firmware update process
Updating firmware in a 130-01 requires the presence of a firmware file on an
installed Compact Flash device.
1. On power-up, the 130-01 checks the Compact Flash for the presence of ‘main.s3’
in the root directory.
2. If the ‘main.s3’ file is present on the Compact Flash, the 130-01:
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(a) Reads the file.
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(b) Re-programs the internal flash memory.
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(c) DELETES the file.
Note: DO NOT DISTURB THE UNIT DURING THIS PROCESS.
4.9.3 Updating firmware from a Compact Flash™
1. Unzip the ‘main.s3’ file from the downloaded zip file of the most recently released
firmware.
2. Copy the desired firmware image to the root of the Compact Flash as ‘main.s3’
using a PC with a Compact Flash™ reader.
3. Install the Compact Flash™ in the 130-01.
Updating firmware in a 130-01 requires the presence of a firmware file on
an installed Compact Flash device.
4.
On power-up, the 130-01 checks the Compact Flash™ for the presence of
‘main.s3’ in the root directory.
5. If the ‘main.s3’ file is present on the Compact Flash™, the 130-01:
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(a) Reads the file.
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(b) Re-programs the internal flash memory.
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(c) DELETES the file.
Note: DO NOT DISTURB THE UNIT DURING THIS PROCESS.