Gp 4 Machine Software - Xerox ColorQube 9303 Series Service Manual

Machine Serial Number
The machine serial number is also on the machine TAG label.
The serial number for the US markets is in the format
XXX ######, where XXX is the product code and ###### is the rolling serial number, for
example a US machine might be BRE230511.
The serial number for the XE markets is in the format YYY ######C, where YYY is the location
code, ###### is the rolling serial number and C is a check digit, for example 3642005012.
Product Code
Primary Build
• BRE: ColorQube, IOT with Scanner and DADH (XC).102 to 140VAC
• BRF: ColorQube, GSA Compliant IOT with scanner and DADH (XC).102 to 140VAC
ColorQube® 9303 Family

GP 4 Machine Software

Purpose
To provide machine software information and explain the software loading procedure.
Description
Software sets are compilations of the various software modules and together with a SCD (soft-
ware compatibility database) are bundled into a DLM file, available on the CSE USB flash
drive, PL 26.11 Item 6. The method of upgrading the machine software is via a software
upgrade or an AltBoot software loading procedure.
Refer to the following items for additional information about machine software:
• Modules
• Software Compatibility Database (SCD)
• Common Upgrade Behavior
• Software Loading Procedure
• Troubleshooting
• USB Port Security Setting Check
Modules
A software module is defined as a programmable piece of software existing as a file in its own
right. Software modules reside on hardware modules.
The 3 tray module contains firmware and cannot have software upgrades loaded.
NOTE: The software for the DADH, 3 tray module or tray 5 can only be upgraded by installing
a newer version of the relevant PWB on each hardware module.
Software Compatibility Database (SCD)
The SCD is used to describe the machine system software. The SCD comprises of the system
software version in
sw#(PPP)(MMM)(YYY)(DDD)(RR)#.dlm and a list of software versions for the different mod-
ules.
The description of the system software file name is:
• PPP - is the platform identifier.
• MMM - is the machine identifier.
• YYY - is the year of release.
• DDD - is the day, in the year, of release.
• RR - is the daily revision number.
NOTE: The system software version is displayed on the UI under Machine Details and on the
Service Info screen in service mode.
The primary function of an SCD is to ensure that all software on the machine is compatible.
Common Upgrade Behavior
A software upgrade is requested if a new hardware module is installed which has an earlier or
later software version.
February 2013
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the format ColourQube_9301-9303_system-
General Procedures/Information
GP 3, GP 4