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3. Use the converter front panel menus, the MBT-5000A HTTP Interface 'Status | Status'
page, or issue the Serial Remote Interface <0/SWR? or <0/FRW? query as shown
previously to verify that the PC-to-Unit FTP file transfer was successful.
4. Use the converter front panel menus or the the MBT-5000A HTTP Interface to select the
desired firmware image to boot from:
a. Using the front panel menus: To select the desired Firmware Image, be sure you
b. Using the MBT-5000A HTTP Interface 'Config | Utility' page: Use the drop-down
5. Cycle power to reboot the MBT-5000A:
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6. To load the second Firmware Image, use the converter front panel or the MBT-5000A
HTTP Interface 'Config | Utility' page to configure the target Image (1 or 2) as the
Current Active Firmware Image, and then repeat Steps 2 through 5.
The MBT-5000A is now operating with its latest firmware. The firmware
update process is now complete.
Upgrading Firmware
In the event you receive the "Connection closed by remote host."
message, wait another minute before continuing. The firmware upload
sometimes takes longer than the FTP client allows.
As the upgrade process continues, the converter front panel displays:
Programming APP Flash... Please
Programming main FPGA...
Please wait
Type "bye" to terminate the FTP session, and then close the Command-line
window.
are first in LOCAL mode (SELECT: Config Remote Local). Then, go to
the SELECT: Utility Firmware Select branch. Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to
select the Next Reboot Image as #1 or #2. Press ENTER when done.
list to select the Next Reboot Image as 1 or 2. Click [Submit] to save.
On the MBT-5000A rear panel: Turn off/disconnect the power source.
Using the MBT-5000A HTTP Interface 'Config | Utility' page: Click [Reboot
Now] to soft reboot the converter.
Upon reboot, the converter front panel "splash" screen should verify that the new
firmware version is active, as shown in this example:
MBT-5000A
Version: #.#.# SN #######
MBT-5000A L-Band Up/Down Converter System
wait
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MN-MBT-5000A
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