7800 Multiframe Manual
7825DSK2-LG(-HD)(-3G) 3G/HD/SD Dual Downstream Keyer
UPGRADING FIRMWARE
Revision 2.0
Page 9-5
9.3.2.1.
Terminal Program Setup
1. In order to upgrade your unit serially, you will be required to download the
hdsd7825dsk2lg_2v01_xxx.bin file (zipped file) from the Evertz website, which contains the
following items:
•
boot2.bin
•
The firmware file is “firmware_7825DSK2LG”
The “firmware_7825DSK2LG” file is put onto the CF, and boot2.bin is applied using the "upgrade"
command in the serial prompt.
2. When you are updating the keyer unit firmware, connect the rainbow cable (Evertz part #
WA-S76)
to the four pin connector on the front of the 7825DSK2-LG(-HD)(-3G) module. Connect the other
end of the rainbow cable to the serial connector.
3. Connect the 9 pin connector on the end of the serial update cable to the PCs’ RS-232
communications port.
4. Start the terminal program.
5. Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
Baud
57600
Parity
None
Data bits
8
Stop bits
2
Flow Control
None
5. Power up the unit.
9.3.2.2.
Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode from the Terminal Program
You may send commands to the keyer unit boot monitor in order to upgrade the application firmware.
6. Move the upgrade jumper into UPGRADE mode. Re-insert the card.
7. Power up the unit. After the unit powers up, user should hit CTRLX 5 times and a banner with the
boot code version information should appear in the terminal window. The cursor to the right of the
word “BOOT>” should be spinning. The user should now type in the word
upgrade
. Please refer to