Softload

The TA software file contains an ASCII coded “header” which can be displayed to verify the software's product and version information before initiating the softload. On DOS based PCs, this can be accomplished with the “TYPE” command. For example, to view the header information of a file called TA.SL, enter:

TYPE TA.SL

A typical header might look like this:

METHOD: SOFTLOAD YGMS-1

PRODUCT: ISDN TA

BOARD ID: 4563672

CPU ID: 0

VERSION: 1CPT-D

TA Power-Up Sequence

 

When the TA is powered up, it tries to execute the current

 

active set. The active set is stored in nonvolatile memory and

 

is determined by the last swap command.

 

However, if the active set indicated by the nonvolatile memory

 

selection is invalid, the TA will display a PROM ERROR

 

message on the LCD and then attempt to execute the alternate

 

set of software. This could occur if a softload session is aborted

 

or a hardware failure occurs.

 

If a SELECTED PROM INVALID message appears, the unit

 

will still operate, but possibly with an incorrect software set.

 

The error message will remain on the LCD for approximately

 

three seconds.

 

To clear the error, download the correct software, and then use

 

the swap command to activate it. If this does not resolve the

 

problem, the unit may require factory service.

 

If a FATAL ERROR occurs, the unit cannot operate and

 

must be serviced. PROM ERROR messages are shown in

 

Table 13-1.

 

Table 13-1:PROM Error Messages

 

 

LCD Message

Description

 

 

SELECTED

The selected PROM is invalid (blank or last softload session

PROM INVALID

failed). The TA is overriding the software selection and is

 

executing from the alternate software set.

 

 

FATAL ERROR

The selected PROM is invalid, and the alternate software

PROM INVALID

set is also invalid. Normal operation is not possible.

 

 

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