MX4428 MXP Engineering /Technical Manual

Document: LT0273

MXP Diagnostic Terminal

 

 

 

 

 

8.2

FLASH PROGRAMMING

 

On occasion, Tyco Safety Products Christchurch may provide a new version of the MXP software. This software is stored in the Flash IC, U2. It can be updated in the field as described below.

8.2.1FILES REQUIRED

The following files will be supplied for a Flash software version update –

MXP.MXP

Flash contents in special format

FLASHPGM.S19

Flash programming program to run in MXP

MXPPROG.EXE

Flash programming program to run in PC (for DOS)

MXPPROG32.EXE

Flash programming program to run in PC (for WIN32)

All of these files should be in the same drive / directory, on a floppy disk or the hard disk.

8.2.2PROCEDURE

1.The MXP must be powered up either from the responder loop or an external 24V power supply.

2.Make a note of the current DIP switch settings on the MXP, then set all DIP switches OFF.

3.Connect the PC to the MXP programming port with an F4000 programming lead.

4.If the PC is running DOS or Windows 3.x run the program MXPPROG from a DOS prompt in the directory with the files. If you are using a COM port other than COM1 include the name of the port on the command line e.g. “MXPPROG COM2”.

5.If the PC is running any 32 bit Windows variant (95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, XP etc) run the program MXPPROG32. (You can do this by typing MXPPROG32 from a command prompt in the directory with the files, or by double clicking MXPPROG32.EXE in Windows Explorer or My Computer. If you are using a COM port other than COM1 you will need to include the port name on the command line, the easiest way to do this is from a command prompt.)

6.Insert the WRITE ENABLE link (LK1) on the MXP.

7.Press the RESET button on the MXP.

8.The programming procedure is now automatic. A typical screen log of this automatic procedure is shown below –

MXP Terminal / Flash Programmer. Type ESC at any time to exit

To program flash with new version ...

Switch all MXP DIP switches OFF, insert FLASH WRITE ENABLE LINK and press reset Don't type keys while program is running (except ESC to exit if needed)

To use as a terminal ...

Just type your commands, HE<Enter> for help

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MXR Boot ROM V1.01. Address = 127, Switch 8 = 0 Valid application program in flash

BOOT : Waiting for load

********************************************************************************

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Loaded OK

Running from Start address (8000)

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MXR Flash Programmer V1.11.

1 : Erase Entire Flash (all unprotected blocks)

3 : Load MXR Binary File and Program into Flash

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Tyco MX4428 technical manual Flash Programming, Files Required, Procedure

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