Chapter 6: Maintenance

5.Watch the terminal screen for the following:

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+

6.At the +, press the Ctrl and F keys at the same time. The prompt changes to >BSP.

7.At BSP> type load -r -v -b 0x01008000 -m y. Double-check your entry. Then press Enter.

This command readies VTrak to receive a file transfer via Y-modem protocol. You have approximately 90 seconds to initiate the file transfer before the load operation times out.

8.Start the file transfer. For example, if you are using HyperTerminal:

Go to Transfer > Send File

Click on the firmware image file to select it. Example: VTrak-01.03.000.54.img

Select Y-modem protocol

Click Send

The file transfer takes about 20 minutes. When complete, the BSP> prompt will reappear.

9.At BSP> type ptiflash -b 0x01008000. Double-check your entry. Then press Enter.

This command validates the firmware upgrade file then writes the binary image to VTrak’s flash ROM. These actions take about 8 minutes. When complete, the BSP> prompt will reappear.

10.Type reset and press Enter to restart the VTrak. This completes the firmware update operation.

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