Initializing and Testing the System

5.Convert the backup file (only when upgrading to Release 2.0).

This procedure converts the backup file created in Step 2 to the Release 2.0 format.

6.Restore the system programming,

The system is forced idle and cannot be used during this procedure. Complete instructions can be found in the section entitled “Restore.”

To upgrade to Release 1.1, Use Version 1.16 or 2.xx or higher of SPM and restore the backup file you created in Step 2.

To upgrade to Release 2.0, Use Version 2.xx or higher of SPM and restore the file you converted in Step 5.

7.Program new features, if necessary.

See the System Programming guide for detailed procedures on programming.

Upgrading from the MERLIN II Communications System

To upgrade to Release 2.0 from the MERLIN II Communications System, do the following:

1.Install SPM.

To upgrade your communications system to Release 1.1, you will need to install (or, on a UNIX system PC, upgrade to) Version 1.16 of SPM

To upgrade your communications system to Release 2.0, you will need to install (or upgrade to) Version 2.xx or higher of SPM.

2.Remove the control unit housing.

See Chapter 2 for instructions, if necessary.

3.Replace old modules and add new modules as indicated on the Control Unit Diagram of Form 1, System Planning.

See Chapter 2 for instructions, if necessary.

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