MDS TransNET 900 Specifications download pdf (Page 61)

MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. E MDS TransNET Ref. Manual 51

8.0 RADIO FIRMWARE UPGRADES

From time to time, Microwave Data Systems releases new firmware for its

radio products. This file can be installed in existing radios to take advantage

of engineering improvements or additional features.

8.1 Obtaining New Firmware

The latest firmware for each radio type may be obtained free from our Web

site at:

www.MicrowaveData.com

Registration is required to access the downloads area of the MDS Web site.

Firmware is also available on disks from MDS that are bundled with an instal-

lation utility (MDS Radio Software Upgrade (upgrade.exe)) for transferring

the firmware file on the disk to the radio.

Saving a Web-Site Firmware File Onto Your PC

MDS firmware upgrades are distributed as a plain-text (ASCII) file with a

“.S28” extension. Browse the MDS Web site to find the desired “.S28” file

for your radio. When you have found your selection, use the right mouse

button to select a path on your computer on which to save the file. (If this isn’t

done, your browser may display the firmware file contents as text on the

screen instead of downloading it to your local hard drive.)

After the “.S28” file has been saved to your computer, you may use either

MDS TransNET Configuration Software or MDS Radio Software Upgrade

programs to install this firmware in your radios.

8.2 Installing Firmware Into Your Radio

1. Connect the PC to the radio’s DIAG port using an RJ-11 to DB-9 Adapter

Cable (MDS Part No. 03-3246A01). If desired, a cable can be fabricated

from the information shown in Figure 21 on Page 69.

2. Start the MDS TransNET Configuration Software. Open diagnostics port

to the radio. The program will automatically read the radio’s profile.

3. From the

File menu, select Radio Firmware Upgrade and follow the

prompts to install the new firmware into the radio. Do not press the

Cancel button once the installation has started or it will leave the radio

without any code. When the installation is complete, another radio may

be connected to your PC and programmed.

NOTE: If a firmware installation fails, the radio is left unprogrammed and inoperative.

This is indicated by the PWR LED flashing slowly (1 second on/1 second off).

This condition is only likely to occur if there is a power failure to the computer or

radio during the installation process. The installation should be attempted again.

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