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Programming via Shareport
ida FS 250, Operator's Guide
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If you have defined % as Escape Character, you activate the engi neering
function by typing:
%Y249,n%
n = password. As this is sensitive information, system operators can contact
point of purchse for password details.
Deactivating the Y249 Engineering Function
The function will be deactivated automatically after timeout on the share port
(timeout is defined in Y100 Port Sharing Option). See also the chapter:
Specifying Share Timeout and String.
Limitations when Y249 is active
Escape sequences must be in HEX
Unprintable characters (i.e. the escape character) must be defined in HEX
notation if they are to be part of the setup print job. Only the FSL sequences
are allowed.
9.1 Updating firmware
The ida FS 250 firmware (complete firmware) may be updated either via the
twinax line or via centronics input port. For further in formation please contact
your i-data distributor.
If errors are detected, the downloading will be terminated and an error
message will be printed if possible. If serious errors occur during
programming, the firmware has to be downloaded via the share port.
The downloading of firmware is considered complete if no data is received
within 30 seconds. The interface will then make a soft re set.
NOTE:
In case of damaged FLASH PROM, try the following procedure:
Boot Download of firmware:
1. Turn the power off
2. Place the rotary switch in the “B” position
3. Turn the power on and note that the READY LED is lit
4. Download the boot firmware (Syntax: “Copy 140.xxx.1 /b”)
5. Download the new firmware. When download is completed and the FLASH PROM is
programmed, the LED will start flashing
6. Turn off the power and set the rotary switch in a position different from “A”, “B” or “T”
before turning on the power again.