Model 5601MSC
Model 5601MSC Master SPG/Master Clock System
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Revision 2.2
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
5.2.
UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE
5.2.1. Overview and Setup
The firmware in the 5601MSC is contained on a FLASH EEPROM. From time to time firmware updates
will be provided to add additional features to the unit. Check the Evertz web site for information on
firmware releases (
The following equipment is required in order to update the firmware:
•
PC with available communications port. The communication speed is 115200 baud, therefore a
PC with a COM port built into the motherboard is recommended.
•
“Straight-thru” serial extension cable (DB9 female to DB9 male) or (DB25 female to DB9 male).
•
Terminal program that is capable of XModem file transfer protocol such as HyperTerminal.
•
New firmware supplied by Evertz.
Perform the following steps to establish communications with the 5601MSC:
1. Connect the serial cable to the COM DB9 connector on the rear of the 5601MSC.
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the RS-232 COM port on the PC.
3. Start the terminal program.
4. Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
Baud
115200
Parity
no
Data bits
8
Stop bits
2
Flow Control
None
5. In the terminal program window, press the ENTER key several times and you should see a “>”
prompt appear with each key press. This verifies that the PC is communicating properly with the
5601MSC.
5.2.2. Putting the 5601MSC into Upgrade Mode
1. Press the
GENERAL
button on the front panel to access the GENERAL menu. Press the
ESC
button until the root menu level is reached.
2. Scroll down to the
Firmware
menu item.
3. Press the
SELECT
button to enter the menu. Press
SELECT
again on
Upgrade
. You will have
to press the
SELECT
button twice more to put the unit into upgrade mode.
4. Alternatively, at the “>” prompt, type “UPGRADE” and press enter.
CAUTION: While the 5601MSC is in upgrade mode, all time outputs will
stop running (VITC, LTC) and the Ethernet ports will not function (SNMP,
NTP). When the unit reboots after new firmware has been sent, all outputs
will experience a shutdown for about 10 seconds. Be very sure that this
will have no effect on your system before continuing with the upgrade
procedure.