Updating The Firmware - Sony BCU-100 Maintenance Manual

1-5. Updating the Firmware

This section describes how to upgrade the firmware of the BE-28 board, MEM-122/MEM-126 board and
VIF-40 board. The USB memory is required in which the following program data that are required for
upgrade are contained.
. Configuration data for system control FPGA
. System control firmware
. Proof firmware
. Configuration data for FPGA of the MEM-122/MEM-126 board
. Configuration data for FPGA of the VIF-40 board
1. Execution environment
The firmware can be upgraded in the following environment.
Terminal PC
(Windows)
RS-232C or USB
connector
2. Equipment and software
PC for terminal Windows PC (Windows 2000 or later)
Terminal software TeraTermPro or equivalent
USB memory Type recommended by BCU-100. The USB memory should contain the firm-
ware upgrade data.
Connection cable When the PC side is RS-232C: An RS-232C – RS-232C cable is required.
When the PC side is USB:
3. Settings
. If the BCU-100 that is going to be upgraded is in operation, shut down the BCU-100.
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The shut-down procedure is different depending on the OS and application in use. Contact administra-
tor for shut-down procedure who is responsible for operating the system.
. Remove the front panel of the BCU-100 unit and connect the RS-232C connector on the front and the
RS-232C connector of the PC with a serial cross cable.
. If the PC has no RS-232C connector, use the USB – RS-232C conversion cable to connect to the USB
connector.
. Start the PC and run the terminal software (TeraTermPro or equivalent).
Communication setting: 38400 bps, data 8 bit, stop 1 bit, no parity bit
. Insert the USB memory that contains the firmware upgrade data into the MAINTENANCE connector
of the front.
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BCU-100
RS-232C – RS-232C cable or
USB – RS-232C conversion cable + RS-232C – RS-232C cross cable
<When the front panel is removed>
Front RS-232C connector
(D-Sub 9-pin cross cable)
A USB – RS-232C conversion cable and
an RS-232C – RS-232C cross cable are required.
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