XTENSYS INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
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You may receive one of the following errors during the file transfer function: checksum error, record error, or data
error. These messages are followed by:
These error messages may be caused by any of the following items:
Corrupted firmware upgrade file.
Loose or defective RS232 cable.
RS232 protocol not configured correctly.
Ba
d transmit or receive levels.
Hardware problem on transmit or receive side.
Identify and correct the transmit problem and press “Y”, then [Enter] to try again.
Press “N” and then [Enter] and the prompt "Hit enter to boot” appears. Press the [Enter] key to re-start the Xtensys
switches diagnostics with the firmware unchanged.
Option 2. Send this Unit’s Main Program to other boards.
The main program updates (Option 1) updates card #1 in the unit. The firmware must be sent to all other cards using
option #2.
Press 2 to send the main program to all other cards.
Before responding Y, make sure that the “Cards to update” number in the message above agrees with the total
number of cards in the unit minus 1 (Total cards = # RJ45 CPU connectors divided by 4). When you reply Y, the
following message appears:
When complete, the system returns you to the serial options menu. Wait at least 15 seconds before restarting the
Xtensys after choosing option 2 for the program to propagate and program the other cards in the system.
Option 3. Reset to Factory Defaults (This CPU card only)
Selecting option 3 restores the CPU card to its original factory configuration. The following message appears:
When the factory defaults have been restored, the following message is displayed:
The serial options menu is then displayed, indicating that this CPU board has been reset to the factory defaults.
NOTE: Resetting the unit to factory defaults will clear ALL computer and user names and assigned passwords.
Option 4. Receive new USB program from serial port
The USB input module on Xtensys is flash upgradeable to accommodate new or changes in USB input devices.
When new updates are available, download the USB update program. Updating the USB module is performed the
same way as updating the new program (Option 1). Follow option 1 procedure but select the USB update program to
load.
Receive failed
Try again Y/N
Cards to update - n
You are about to copy the firmware from this board to all other
boards in the system.
Are you sure? Y/N
Sending flash program code to system........................
Flash programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reset to default successful