Comtech EF Data DM240XR - Manual (Page 161)

MN-DM240XR– Revision 13 A–1
Appendix A. Front Panel Upgrade
Procedure
A.1 Introduction
The DM240XR Satellite Modulator offers the ability to perform field upgrades of the unit's feature
set quickly and easily from the front panel. Purchased upgrades will become part of the modems
permanent configuration. Demonstration upgrades will enable the optional features for a 30-day
evaluation period. Front panel upgrades are supported by Firmware Version FO5377-L or
greater.
A.2 Required Equipment
The DM240XR is the only equipment required for this procedure.
A.3 Upgrade Procedure
The following paragraphs describe the procedure for permanently updating the feature set of the
Modulator.
1.
The following steps allow users to quickly determine from the front panel whether or not
the desired feature(s) are supported by the hardware currently installed in the modem.
a. From the modem’s Main Menu, scroll right to the SYSTEM Menu.
b. Scroll down.
c. Scroll right to the HW/FW CONFIG Menu.
d. Scroll down
e. Scroll right to the FEATURES Menu.
f. Scroll down.
g. Scroll right to the UPGRADE LIST Menu.
h. Scroll down.
i. Scroll right through the available list of options.
The top line identifies the options and the second line identifies the following options
status:
INSTALLED indicates that the option is already available as part of the modulator's feature set.
HW & KEY REQ indicates that additional hardware is required to support the option. Contact
your Radyne sales representative for more information regarding the required hardware upgrade.
KEY CODE REQ indicates that the desired option is available as a front panel upgrade.
2.
Contact Radyne with the Unit ID and Desired Upgrades. The modulator’s Unit ID can be
found on the front panel as follows: