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Downloading a Configuration,
Prerequisites
The following must be available before a FLASH code file can be loaded into
for Serial Code
a D25's FLASH memory:
Download
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Windows PC with terminal emulation communication software loaded.
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The code file, in the Motorola S-record format, located on a local hard drive. If
the file is located on a network or floppy drive, the download may be
significantly slower.
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A WESMAINT cable to connect the PC to the D25's WESMAINT port.
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This procedure will suspend all operation of the D25, and following the
Before Starting
download, the unit will probably require a configuration download before it
becomes operational.
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Consult your System Administrator for access and authorization to perform
system download procedures.
In Application Monitor, (i.e., when the D25A> prompt is displayed)
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configuration files can be downloaded — but code cannot be downloaded.
To download code, System Monitor (i.e., when the D25S> prompt is displayed)
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must be running.
Procedure:
Steps to download a firmware file to the D25's FLASH memory
Download files
Step
1
2
Note
If the D25 has no code file loaded, or it has detected a corrupt FLASH file,
you will have to go directly to Step 8 and log directly into the monitor.
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This file typically will be named either:
down.shx, or
salxxxx.shx
Access Application Monitor
Connect the WESMAINT serial cable from PC to the D25's
WESMAINT port
Start terminal emulation communication software on the PC, and
configure it as follows:
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9600 Bps
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8 bit
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no parity
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VT100 emulation
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Xon/Xoff (software) flow control enabled
Action
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