Upgrade Utility User Manual

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Instructions

Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility

PanelView 1200 Series F and G

(Catalog No. 2711-KTUY2KF)

Contents

These instructions describe how to upgrade the firmware in PanelView

1200 Keypad and Touch Screen terminals Series F and G only. This

upgrade is for the following terminals:

2711-KA1 2711-TA4

2711-KA1X 2711-TA4X

2711-KC1 2711-TC1

2711-KC1X 2711-TC1X

2711-TA1 2711-TC4

2711-TA1X 2711-TC4X

Firmware Upgrade Utility

The serial firmware upgrade utility allows you to download enhanced

firmware to any Series F or G PanelView 1200 Operator Terminal using a

personal computer and a download cable.

The utility can be used to upgrade both touch screen and keypad versions of

the PanelView 1200 Operator Terminal. To download upgraded firmware,

you need:

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Personal computer (286 minimum)

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DOS operating system ver 5.0 or later (if running Windows 95, reboot in DOS mode)

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3.5 inch floppy drive

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serial port

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download cable (2711-NC1) or equivalent

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Instructions Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility PanelView 1200 Series F and G (Catalog No. 2711-KTUY2KF) Contents Firmware Upgrade Utility These instructions describe how to upgrade the firmware in PanelView 1200 Keypad and Touch Screen terminals Series F and G only.
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PanelView 1200 Series F and G Upgrade Utility Contents Related Publications The upgrade utility contains the following files: File name Function Download.exe Executable file for downloads used by the upgrade utility. Do not run this file directly. Upgrade.bat Batch file that initiates the proper firmware upgrade based on the DOS command entered. Readme.txt Important information and notes. Make sure you read this before using the utility. Any information in the read.
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PanelView 1200 Series F and G Connect the Upload/Download Cable The upload/download cable (Catalog No. 2711-NC1) links the RS-232 port on the terminal with a serial port (usually COM1 or COM2) on a personal computer. Make sure the cable connectors are fully inserted and secure. If you require more information refer to the PanelView 1200 Operator Terminal user manual or installation data sheet provided with the upload/ download cable.
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PanelView 1200 Series F and G Upgrade the Firmware Firmware upgrades can be done from either DOS (recommended) or the MS-DOS from within Microsoft Windows. We also recommend that you copy the firmware files to a temporary directory on your computer’s hard drive. This reduces the amount of time required to perform the firmware download. 1. Insert the firmware upgrade diskette in your computer. 2. Create a temporary directory on your computer (optional). 3.
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PanelView 1200 Series F and G 5 9. Press any key to proceed with the upgrade. 10.When the upgrade is completed, the PanelView terminal will reboot and display the Configuration Mode menu. To confirm the upgrade, verify that the Configuration Mode menu displays this version number: Firmware Rev 05.13.00 04/14/97 (060060) 11.
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PanelView 1200 Series F and G Troubleshooting Firmware Upgrade Does Not Complete During the download of firmware to the terminal, you may see a communication error displayed on the personal computer. If this occurs, check the communication cables and serial port setting and try the upgrade again. Important: If a firmware upgrade is started and does not complete, the current firmware is erased and you will have to attempt the upgrade again.
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PanelView 1200 Series F and G 7 Touch Screen Terminal with Keypad Firmware If you downloaded keypad firmware to a touch screen terminal: 1. Power up the terminal, if the terminal powers up in: – Run mode, then switch to Configure mode. – Configure mode, press the touch cell at Column 4, Row 9. This clears the error message. Column 4, Row 9 2. Press the touch cell at Column 2, Row 5. Column 2, Row 5 3.
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