Getting Started: Preparing For The Firmware Download - Comtech EF Data LBC-4000 Installation And Operation Manual

LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System
Updating Firmware
4.2

Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download

1. First, identify the firmware number and its version number.
User‐supplied items needed:
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A Microsoft Windows‐based PC, equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports; a
compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer); and a terminal emulator program
(e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal).
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A 9‐pin serial cable to connect the PC serial port to the LBC‐4000.
A. Use the 9‐pin serial cable to connect the LBC‐4000
'J1 | COM1' port to a serial port on the user PC.
B. On the PC – configure the terminal emulator program.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation:
• 38400 bps (Baud Rate)
• Parity = NO
• Local Echo = ON
C. On the LBC‐4000 – turn on the power. The on/off switch is located
behind the front panel.
D. Obtain the firmware information via one of the following methods:
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Using the LBC‐4000 Front Panel – The firmware version number is displayed on the top‐
level 'splash' screen. Press the [CLR] several times to get to the top‐level display if not
visible. Additionally, review the information provided on the UTILITY
INFO IMAGE#1 or IMAGE#2 screens.
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Using Serial Remote Control via the user PC terminal emulation program – Log in to
the LBC‐4000, and then use Serial Remote Control to obtain, and make note of, the
firmware information:
Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide for
operating and configuration instructions.
• 8 Data Bits
• Port Flow Control =
See Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION for information and instructions
on using the front panel keypad, VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display), and
menu system.
NONE
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Revision 4
MN/LBC4000.IOM
• 1 Stop Bit
• Display New line Rx/Tx: CR
FIRMWARE