GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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| RCP-100
5 Upgrading the Operating Software
Two methods exist for upgrading the RCP-100’s operating software:
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Using a Compact Flash card
[CF]
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Using Telnet and FTP
[T]
The method to use depends on the upgrade path chosen, as illustrated in this chart:
[T]
[T]
[T]
[CF]
Version #
[T]
[CF]
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Figure 5.1
Software upgrade paths
Note that:
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All upgrades to versions 1.80 and higher must be preceded by an upgrade to version 1.71, using Telnet
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All upgrades to versions 2.01 and below are accomplished using Telnet
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Any upgrade from version 2.01 or higher must be accomplished using Compact Flash.
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Downgrading from Version 2.01 or higher to previous versions is also possible, using Compact Flash
Be aware that:
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When using the Telnet method, you must first go to the Srvice Config screen (see page 12) and set
ICOM, DCOM and DSRV to OFF.
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Remember to press the encoder knob to save any changes.
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Then, restart the RCP-100.
The two methods are described in the following sections.
5.1 Upgrading using an external Compact Flash card
Use a CF I type Compact Flash, with a minimum storage capacity of 4 Mb. It must be formatted in FAT 16
(DOS)
The upgrade data is a compressed file with a name like "191-21G01-210.zip", where the last number group
represents the version number (e.g. version 2.10).
Connect a compact flash reader/writer device to the USB port of the computer where the zip file is located. It
will appear as an external drive. Decompress the zip file directly onto the compact flash card. The zip file will
decompress into a folder named "RCP100_upgrade" containing:
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folder "bin", where the main application "rcp_update.bin" resides;
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folder "typ", where the *.typ menu files for all the supported cards reside;
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file "version.txt", containing the version number of the distribution.
Do not modify the name and the contents of these folders and files, or the upgrade program will not be able
to find the expected components.
Once the upgrade files are stored on the compact flash card, follow these steps:
1.XX
1.71
2.10
2.01
1.80
