evertz X1201S - Electrical; Physical; Upgrading Firmware; Step 1 - Terminal Program Setup

X1200 Series Router Manual
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Revision 1.3.2
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
4.1.9. Electrical
Voltage: Auto ranging 100 - 240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz
Power: 30 VA
Fuse Rating: 250 V, 1amp time delay
Safety: ETL Listed, complies with EU safety directives
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15 Class A regulations
Complies with EU EMC directive
4.1.10. Physical
Dimensions: 19“ W x 1.75” H x 18.75” D.
(483mm W x 45mm H x 477mm D)
Weight: 8 lbs. (3.5Kg)
4.2. UPGRADING FIRMWARE
The X1200 series routers contain firmware that is contained in a FLASH EPROM device. From time to
time firmware updates will be provided to add additional features to the unit.
You will need the following equipment in order to update the X1200 Router Firmware
• PC with available communications port. The communication speed is 57600 baud, therefore a 486 PC
or better with a 16550 UART based communications port 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.
4.2.1. Step 1 – Terminal Program Setup.
1. Connect the serial cable to the SERIAL REMOTE DB9 connector on the rear panel
2. Connect the 9 pin connector on the end of the serial update cable to the PCs’ RS-232 communications
port
3. Start the terminal program.
4. Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
Baud
57600
Parity
no
Data bits
8
Stop bits
2
Flow Control
None
5. Power up the X1200 series router unit.