Lynx NGT-9000s
Installation Manual
4.5 USING THE MAINTENANCE PC
The Maintenance PC (MPC) and Lynx Maintenance Application Tool (Lynx MAT) are used to interface
with the Lynx NGT-9000s to load software/firmware/databases, view factory / version data, retrieve fault
/ event logs, data recording, and simulating live data.
These procedures assume the following:
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Power is being supplied to the aircraft and unit and system components.
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The correct Lynx MAT software is being used to load software. See the General Information section
(Software Versions) for software details. Note - Each version of software for the MSS device
requires a specific MAT software version that is compatible.
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The software to be loaded is available on the MPC being used.
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The Lynx MAT is active on the MPC.
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The MPC is interfaced to the unit.
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The MPC and unit are communicating and the unit is in Maintenance Mode.
Additional instructions on using the MPC are given in the Installation Checkout section.
4.5.1 Load Software
This procedure is used to update the system software used by the unit. The MPC must be connected via
the USB connection for this procedure. The WiFi interface is not supported.
1.
From the Lynx MAT select Update
Z
Load Software. See Figure 4-3.The tool has the option of
loading either of the following software files. Note - Do not remove power to the unit or disconnect
the MPC during this procedure.
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Lynx NGT-9000s Software Package File (composed of Flight, Maintenance, and Bootloader)
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GPS/UAT Composite Binary file (composed of CCA Operation SW and Firmware)
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Press the Browse button to open a file window. Select the appropriate file. (i.e. 1090MSS.pkg /
GPS/UAT.bin or similar looking file). The MAT verifies the contents of the file to be loaded.
This takes approximately 5 seconds.
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Press the Upload button to begin loading the software to the unit. A progress bar is shown for
each SW load.
Figure 4-3: Lynx MAT – Update Software
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