Using UPDTFER
User’s Guide 83
Using UPDTFER
Use the UPDTFER program to transfer data between a PT2000 or Top
Gun and a UNIX workstation. The UPDTFER program transmits and
receives data to or from the portable using PSC's ACK/NAK protocol.
To install the program, use the UNIX tar command to copy the
UPDTFER file from the supplied floppy disk or website download to the
UNIX workstation’s hard drive.
Use the following command syntax to transfer files with updtfer:
updtfer device filename -options
where
device = the serial port device name, such as /dev/tty1a
filename = the name of the file to transfer
options = one or more transfer options, preceded by a hyphen
(-)
Use any of the following options:
ttransmits data in the given file to the portable. The portable
should be properly connected to the specified serial port
and ready to receive data.
rreceives data from the portable and stores it in the given
file. When receiving data from the portable, start UPDTFER
before invoking the transfer on the portable.
aappends the given file with data received from the portable.
ddisplays debugging information on the screen during
transfer.
Note: Refer to the PSC website at www.pscnet.com > Support >
Software Updates > PT2000/Top Gun to download the UNIX
transer file (UNIXUPLD.zip unzips to UPDTFER.exe).