Rose electronics UltraView, Installation And Operation Manual

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UPGRADING THE FLASH MEMORY
The UltraView has flash memory, which means its firmware may be
reloaded, to support new features or fix any problems in its operation. You
have a choice of two baud rates at which to load the flash file, either 9600
baud or 57600 baud. Both require an 8 bit, no parity, and 1 stop bit protocol.
You must have the proper serial cable. You can obtain it from Rose
Electronics or make if from the specification in Appendix B.
The file can be obtained from the Rose Electronics bulletin board or FTP site
and is of the form UrrN.HEX where rr is the revision number and N is either E
for multi-platform , P for PC, and S for Sun, or A for Apple. Please make sure
to get the right file. The unit won’t let you to load the incorrect file. There are
two methods to load the flash file.
Method 1 - Using a communication program
1. Connect the RS232 cable from your computer’s serial port to the RS232
port on the unit.
2. Press both the - and + switches on the front panel, at power-on of the
UltraView. The UltraView is ready to accept the upgrade file at 9600 baud as
shown by LED 1 being lit. To use 57600 baud, press the + switch, LED 4 will
light. Before loading the file you can always change between the baud rates
by pressing the - switch (9600 baud, LED 1 lit) or the + switch (57600 baud,
LED 4 lit). Run your communication program. Set the baud rate to the
correct rate and put the program in direct connect mode. When you press
the - or + switch, you should see the message:
Waiting for file at 9600 baud
or
Waiting for file at 57600 baud.
3. Send the file to the unit using a simple ascii text file protocol. While the file
is being sent, periods are sent to indicate file copy progress. Once the file
has been sent, you should see the message:
Receive successful
Hit space to program
3. Hit the space bar. The flash is now being programmed and verified.
Programming and verifying progress is indicated by sending periods. You
should see the following message:
Programming flash
........................
Verifying flash
........................
Verify successful
Hit enter to boot
4. Hit the enter key. The new firmware now executes and diagnostic
information is sent to your screen as well as the on-screen display. Observe
the new revision number matches that of the file. Then you will see:
Hit enter key to continue
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