Comtech EF Data LBC-4000 - Manual (Page 48)

LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System with Ethernet Revision 2
Updating Firmware MN-LBC4000A
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4.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download
1. First, identify the firmware number and its version number.
User‐supplied items needed:
• A Microsoft Windows‐based PC, equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports; a
compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer); and a terminal emulator program
(e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal).
• A 9‐pin serial cable to connect the PC serial port to the LBC‐4000.
• A CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the PC Ethernet port to the LBC‐4000.
A. Use the 9‐pin serial cable to connect the LBC‐4000
‘J1 | COM1’ port to a serial port on the user PC.
B. Use an Ethernet hub, switch, or direct cable
connection to connect the LBC‐4000 ‘10/100
ETHERNET’ port to an Ethernet port on the user
PC.
C. On the PC – configure the terminal emulator program.
Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide for
operating and configuration instructions.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation:
• 38400 bps (Baud Rate) • 8 Data Bits • 1 Stop Bit
• Parity = NO
• Port Flow Control =
NONE
• Display New line Rx/Tx: CR
• Local Echo = ON
D. On the LBC‐4000 – turn on the power. The on/off switch is located
behind the front panel.
E. Obtain the firmware information via one of the following methods:
• From the LBC‐4000 Front Panel VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) – The firmware
version number is displayed on the top‐level ‘splash’ screen. Press the [CLR] several