Troubleshooting Terminal, Printer, and Serial Device Connections - Edition 5 (32022-90058)

TermDSM Commands
EE[PROM] DT[C]
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EE[PROM] DT[C]
Downloads the new ROM code on the DTC 72MX and DTC 16iX/16MX. This feature is
not supported on the DTC 48 and the DTC 16.
Security level: 1.
Syntax
DT[C] dtcnum
Parameter
dtcnum
The number TermDSM associated with a particular DTC. The DTC
command lists each DTC with its assigned number. This list is also
printed when you make a mistake while typing in a DTC number.
CAUTION This subcommand aborts all sessions on the DTC under test. All users on the DTC under
test should be logged off prior to running this subcommand.
WARNING Do NOT power off the DTC until the EEPROM reprogramming is complete.
Doing so will leave the DTC in an unusable state.
Description
When this subcommand and the correct ROM version (made up of 8 ASCII characters)
are entered, the following message will be printed on the terminal:
TermDSM will now reprogram EEPROM with version XXXXXXXX.
(TDSM 637) Do you want to continue (yes or no)?
If you respond no, you will be returned to the major command. If you respond yes, the
following message will be displayed:
The EEPROM reprogramming process is executing. The process takes
about 7–10 minutes.
Warning: Interrupting the process can be fatal to the DTC.
After the EEPROM reprogramming is completed, the following is printed on the
terminal:
The EEPROM reprogramming was successfully completed. (TDSM 635)