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10. Upgrading APS-8/16M Firmware

When new, improved versions of the APS-8/16M operating ﬁrmware become available, the /UF (Upgrade Firmware) function can be used to update the APS-8/16M unit to the new ﬁrmware version. Updates can be uploaded to the unit via SetUp Ports one and two, or via the Internal Modem Port. To install a ﬁrmware update, proceed as follows:

Note: All other ports will be disabled during the ﬁrmware upgrade procedure.

1.Obtain the update ﬁle. Firmware modiﬁcations can either be mailed to the customer on a 3.5" diskette or CDROM, or downloaded from WTI via modem. Place the diskette in your diskette drive and/or copy the ﬁle to your hard drive.

2.Access the APS-8/16M command mode. If the password prompt is displayed, key a password that permits Supervisor Mode. The Upgrade Firmware feature is only available in Supervisor Mode.

3.When the APS-8/16M command prompt appears, type /UF and then press [Enter]. The APS-8/16M will display a screen which offers the following options:

a)Continue Upload and Keep Current Parameters: To proceed with the upgrade, while retaining current, user-deﬁned parameters, type 1 and press [Enter]. All parameter settings will be restored when the upgrade is complete.

b)Continue Upload and Default System: To proceed with the upgrade, and reset parameters to default settings, type 2 and press [Enter]. When the upgrade is complete, all parameters will be set to default values. Note that if the Firmware Upgrade is performed via modem, Modem Port parameters will not be defaulted until after you hang-up and disconnect from the unit.

c)Abort Upload: To cancel the upgrade and return to the command prompt, type 3 and press [Enter].

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Contents Models Covered User’s GuidePage Grounding Secure RackingInput Supply Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Disconnect PowerTable of Contents List of Figures Introduction Typographic Conventions Configuration BackupModem Communication APS-8M and APS-16M UnitsFront Panel Unit DescriptionBack Panel  Power SwitchConnect your Equipment to the Serial Ports Hardware InstallationGetting Started Communicating with the APS-8/16M Access Command ModePort Status Screen Model APS-8M Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide DC Powered Units Hardware InstallationConnecting Power to the APS Unit AC Powered UnitsConnect a Telco Line to the Modem Port Connecting Devices to the APS Serial PortsAccess to the APS-8/16M Command Mode ConfigurationPassword Functions System SetUp PortsSystem Parameters Menu System Parameters Menu /F Edit Password Directory Password DirectoryAdding Passwords Editing and Deleting Passwords Dial Back Function Deleting the Entire Password DirectorySystem Parameters Menu Add Name/Password MenuDial Back Example Configuration Conventions Port ConfigurationPort Modes RTS/CTS 3. RS232 Port Configuration MenusConﬁguration Port Parameters Menu Modem Mode Port 3 Shown Conﬁguration APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Invalid Access Lockout Feature Copy Port Parameters Copying Parameters to All PortsSave User Selected Parameters APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Communicating with the Internal Modem Internal ModemDial String Modiﬁers Common AT CommandsCommand Function/Options Data Terminal Ready DTR Control Command Function/Options Port Status Screen /S Status ScreensPort Diagnostics Screen /SD Port Diagnostics Screen Model APS-8M Defaults Shown Port Parameters Screens /W Password Directory Screen /VPassword Directory Screen Sample Values Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Port Connection and Disconnection Any-to-Any ModeOperation Enter Disconnecting PortsThree Characters Uses the format EnterLLLEnter, where Server Enter Defining Hunt GroupsHunt Group Example Buffer Mode Passive ModeXx Enter Reading Data from Buffer Mode PortsPort Buffers Modem ModeOperation APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Sending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration ParametersRestoring Saved Parameters 10-1 Upgrading APS-8/16M Firmware10-2 11-1 Command Reference GuideCommand Conventions 11-2 Command Response11-3 Command Summary11-4 Command SetFormat Response Terse11-5 Format /C x x EnterFormat /CP Enter 11-6 Format /D/Y x x Enter2 Enter or /D/Y 3 Enter Format /E/Y x x Enter11-7 Format /F EnterFormat /H Enter Format /I/Y Enter11-8 Format /P x EnterFormat /S Enter Format /SD EnterFormat /V Enter Format /U EnterFormat /UF Enter Format /UL Enter11-10 Format /W x EnterFormat /X Enter Apx-1 RS232 Port InterfaceStop Bits 1 or SpecificationsPower RS232 Port InterfaceApx-3 Customer ServiceApx-4 Trademark and Copyright InformationTrademarks Used in this Manual Apx-5 Regulatory StatementsApx-6 EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive ComplianceIndex-1 IndexIndex-2 Index Index-3Index-4 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free