
MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. F
MDS TransNET Ref. Manual
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8.0 RADIO FIRMWARE UPGRADES
From time to time, the factory releases new firmware for its radio products.
This file can be installed in existing radios to take advantage of engineering
improvements or additional features.
8.1 Obtaining New Firmware
The latest firmware for each radio type may be obtained free from our Web
site at:
www.gemds.com
Firmware is also available on disks from the factory that are bundled with an
installation utility for transferring the firmware file on the disk to the radio.
Saving a Web Site Firmware File Onto Your PC
Firmware upgrades are distributed as a plain-text (ASCII) file with a “.S28”
extension. Browse the factory web site to find the desired “.S28” file for your
radio. When you have found your selection, use the right mouse button to
select a path on your computer on which to save the file. (If this isn’t done,
your browser may display the firmware file contents as text on the screen
instead of downloading it to your local hard drive.)
After the “.S28” file has been saved to your computer, you may use either
MDS TransNET Configuration Software
or
MDS Radio Software Upgrade
programs
to install this firmware in your radios.
8.2 Installing Firmware Into Your Radio
1. Connect the PC to the radio’s
DIAG
port using an RJ-11 to DB-9 Adapter
Cable (Part No. 03-3246A01). If desired, a cable can be fabricated from
the information shown in
.
2. Start the
MDS TransNET Configuration Software
. Open diagnostics port
to the radio. The program will automatically read the radio’s profile.
3. From the
File
menu, select
Radio Firmware Upgrade
and follow the
prompts to install the new firmware into the radio. Do not press the
Cancel
button once the installation has started or it will leave the radio
without any code. When the installation is complete, another radio may
be connected to your PC and programmed.
NOTE:
If a firmware installation fails, the radio is left unprogrammed and inoperative.
This is indicated by the PWR LED flashing slowly (1 second on/1 second off).
This condition is only likely to occur if there is a power failure to the computer or
radio during the installation process. The installation should be attempted again.