RLE FMS V.1.13 - Manual (Page 175)

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8 Load Firmware and Configuration Data
8.1.2 Load Firmware Using TFTP Client
This is an alternate method for loading firmware. Note that it does not work with a PPP
connection.
1 Uploading firmware via TFTP requires a TFTP Client. It may be possible to download a
free license TFTP Client from the Internet. Consult your IT department to determine a
compatible client program.
2 Verify that the PC and the FMS are on the same subnetwork (LAN).
3 Open the TFTP client. Configure the client as follows.
a Host = Falcon IP Address
b Port = 69
c Block Size = 64, 128, 256, 512, or 1024
Note The file must be sent in BINARY (not ASCII).
4 Send or PUT the firmware file to the FMS. It may take ~10 seconds for the firmware upload
to begin. This will put the new firmware into effect. Once the transfer is complete, the FMS
will reboot.
5 After one minute, refresh the FMS Flash program webpage. Notice that the active Flash
now contains the latest firmware. Repeat the above steps to upgrade firmware in the second
Flash chip.
8.1.3 Update FMS Firmware via the EIA-232 COM2 Port (X-
Modem)
1 Connect to the FMS using HyperTerminal. For instruction on how to do so, see our support
document “Connect HyperTerminal” on the Documentation/Files section of the FMS
webpage at www.rletech.com .
2 Start firmware updates by either:
♦ Pressing any key after power-up when a 10 second window provides an opportunity to
abort the Flash Main Program, or
♦ Typing RESET to exit to Bootloader once the Main Menu appears.
3 From the FMS Boot prompt, type ? and press Enter to see the list of available commands.
4 From the FMS Boot prompt, type ID and press Enter. Note which Flash has the lowest
serial number. The Flash with the lowest serial number is the backup. The idea is to erase
the backup, load the new version - which becomes the active Flash - then erase and load the
other Flash.
5 From the FCF Boot Prompt, erase the back up Flash program (the one with the lowest serial
number) by typing ERASE PRGM followed by Enter. After a few seconds, the screen will
update with an ok and FCFBoot>.
6 From the FCF Boot prompt, type LOAD PRGM1 XMODEM or LOAD PRGM2
XMODEM followed by Enter. Select the same program that was erased.