Ethernet Ftp Upload Procedure; Setup For The Firmware Download; Figure 4-1. Typical Unit To Pc Connection - Comtech EF Data PCB-4000A Installation And Operation Manual

4.2

Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure

4.2.1

Setup for the Firmware Download

Do these steps:
1. Locate and identify the exterior connectors on the Phase Combiner Control Box (PCCB).
2. Connect the PCB-4000A to a user-supplied PC.
User-supplied items needed:
•
A Microsoft Windows-based PC, equipped with an available serial port, and running a
terminal emulator program (e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal).
•
A serial adapter cable for connecting the PC to the PCB-4000A. If needed, the
CA/WR12243-1 System Programming Cable is available from Comtech EF Data. Contact
CEFD Customer Support for ordering information.
a. Connect the user PC serial port to the PCB-4000A "SYSTEM COM | J1" port.
b. On the PC: Open the terminal emulator program.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation:
• 9600 or 19200 bps (Baud
Rate)
• Parity = NO
• Local Echo = ON
c. Energize the PCB-4000A (the PCB-4000A derives its power from the SSPAs).
Updating Firmware

Figure 4-1. Typical Unit to PC Connection

Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide
for operating and configuration instructions.
• 8 Data Bits
• Port Flow Control = NONE
PCB-4000A 1+1 Phase Combiner
4–2
Revision 2
• 1 Stop Bit
• Display New line Rx/Tx: CR
MN-PCB-4000A