Service manual

PROGRAMMING
4-17
April 2001
Part No. 001-9800-203
Figure 4-7 I/O Interface Options Screen
Programming is performed using separate Flash
programming software (see Table 1-3). This program
is run by typing PLATUPD at the DOS prompt (the
DOS mode must usually be used). The program
requires a special data file which contains the updated
radio software (see next section). Follow the instruc-
tions on the screen to perform the actual updating.
4.8.2 DATA FILE
To update the radio software, the data file
containing the new radio software is required. The
filename of this data file is 98xtsXzz.S19. The “t” is
the type number and “s” the signaling type from the
transceiver part number (7th and 8th digits, respec-
tively, as described in Section 1.3). The “zz” charac-
ters indicate the feature level of the software in the
file.
Contact your Customer Service or your sales
representative concerning the availability of software
updates for this transceiver. They may be available on
the EFJohnson ACES
®
Bulletin Board System for
downloading. To access this system, dial toll-free from
the U.S. and Canada 1-800-227-3997 (N, 8, 1, ANSI).
From other countries, dial 507-835-8607.
If you do not know your login ID or have ques-
tions or would like to sign up for service on this
system, call 1-800-328-3911, extension 7 (USA and
Canada) or 507-835-6222, extension 2100 (interna-
tional). Once the data file is obtained, it must be
copied to the directory containing the program. Refer
to Section 4.2.3 for information on how to copy files.
4.9 I/O LINE PROGRAMMING
4.9.1 INTRODUCTION
The audio/logic board has several input/output
lines that can be used for operation with an external
data modem or other devices such as compandor and
encryption modules. These lines are brought out of the
transceiver by cables connected to J301 and/or J101
(see Sections 2.4 and 2.7). In addition, several are
accessed at the Option Slot 1 and 2 wire-outs.
Some of these lines can be programmed for
various functions as described in Section 4.9.4 and
others have fixed functions. Refer to Appendix A for a
complete description of input/output line functions.