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Chapter 11
OVERVIEW
XMODEM FIRMWARE UPDATES
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Updating Firmware
To provide feature enhancements in the future, ATLAS 800
firmware updating by field personnel. Two transfer methods are available
for use in updating any modules that contain Flash memory, including the
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ATLAS 800
system controller. The first transfer method is via the
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ATLAS 800
Chain-In port using XMODEM protocol. The second trans-
fer method is via the ATLAS built-in Ethernet port using TFTP (Trivial File
Transfer Protocol). To simplify the update procedure, a common menu in-
terface is available for updating any upgradable module within
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ATLAS 800
(see also Update Firmware on page 6-13). The following sec-
tions describe the procedure for updating using either transfer method.
Please consult the appropriate ATLAS 800
determine if the module supports flash upgrading.
Users must use the supplied connector when using VT-100 or when
doing any asynchronous Flash activity.
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The ATLAS 800
supports firmware updating to any upgradable mod-
ule using XMODEM transfer protocol via the base unit's Chain-In port.
XMODEM is found in most PC communications software packages. To con-
figure the Chain-In port's data rate and other communication parameters,
consult Control/Chain In Port on page 2-4 and Control/Chain Out Port on page
2-5.
Ensure the communications software package being used has flow
control turned off.
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ATLAS 800
User Manual
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supports
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module manual to
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