CommScope ATC300-2000 - Manual (Page 102)

Bulletin 639544 • Revision L August 2014 10-1
Section 10
Uploading Device Firmware
10.0 Section Overview
• Andrew AISG device firmware is bundled with the controller firmware, so that it is saved to the
controller during controller firmware upgrades.
Firmware Bundle Version Numbering:
When new Andrew device firmware or a new Andrew Antenna Definition File is released, a new
controller firmware bundle is also released. The bundle version is indicated in the controller
firmware version. For example, in the ATC300 controller firmware bundle version “2.21_A”, the
controller firmware is version “2.21”, while the bundle version is “A”. Release of a new Antenna
Definition File would generate the release of controller firmware bundle version “2.21_B”. A
change in controller features, however, would generate the release of “2.22”, while the bundle
version would drop back to “A”.
• See Appendix C, Uploading Firmware to Controller Manually, to upload non-bundled firmware to a
device.
• When a AISG tower mounted amplifier (TMA) is upgraded, it will lose RF gain functionality for about
three seconds during firmware activation. The same is true if the TMA is reset.
• A new device scan is required after a device firmware has been applied to a TMA and upgraded it
from AISG 1.1 to AISG 2.0, in order for it to reappear in the device listing.
10.1 Scan for Devices
1. In order to find all devices on a RET system, a device scan must be performed. From the main
interface screen, click on the Find Devices button (Figure 10-1).
Figure 10-1. Selecting Find Devices On The Controller Main Interface Screen.
Click on Find Devices.