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
PRODUCT: ISDN TA
BOARD ID: 4563672
CPU ID: 0
VERSION:
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 |
| Table |
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LCD Message | Description |
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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. |
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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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UTA220/UTA220k |