MDS 05-3447A01, Rev. F
MDS 1710A/C and MDS 2710A/C/D
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Using Radio Software Upgrade Diskette
A software upgrade diskette may be purchased from MDS to add new
product features to the radio such as Network-wide Diagnostics. The
upgrade kit includes a diskette (MDS P/N 06-3501A01) with the most
current radio software, authorization codes, and an instruction booklet.
Contact MDS for ordering information. When calling, please have the
serial number(s) available for the radio(s) that you wish to upgrade.
The upgrade software can be run on an IBM-compatible computer con-
nected to the radio’s
DIAG.
port via an RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter (MDS P/N
03-3246A01). If desired, an adapter cable may be constructed from
scratch using the information shown in
Figure 13
.
To initiate the upgrade, insert the upgrade diskette in Drive A:. Set the
working directory to
A:
(example: from a DOS prompt type
A:\
). Next,
type
UPGRADE
and press the
ENTER
key. (If you have the radio connected
via the Com2 serial port, type
UPGRADE-2
instead.) The upgrade soft-
ware will normally run automatically without any further prompts.
The radio’s
PWR
LED will flash rapidly to confirm that a download is
in process. The download takes about two minutes.
NOTE:
If a software download 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 if a power failure occurred to the computer or radio
during the downloading process. The download can be
attempted again when the fault has been corrected.
Using Radio Configuration Software
If you already have software that you wish to download into the trans-
ceiver, Radio Configuration Software (MDS P/N 03-3156A01) may be
used to perform the installation. To use this method, proceed as follows:
Connect a PC to the radio’s
DIAG.
port via an RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter
(MDS P/N 03-3246A01). If desired, an adapter cable may be con-
structed from scratch using the information shown in
Figure 13
.
Run the Radio Configuration software. Under the
SYSTEM
menu, select
RADIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE
. Follow the prompts and online instructions
to locate the desired software and complete the upgrade.
The radio’s
PWR
LED will flash rapidly to confirm that a download is
in process. The download takes about two minutes.
