5 SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD
Orion3 devices support downloading new/old software versions to get some additional features
or to protect the devices with a released only software version. The download of the software can
be performed in following ways:
• via the RS-232 port (LCT) by using the “Flash Loader” program
• via the RS-232 port (LCT) by using the X-modem protocol
• via Ethernet (the X-modem protocol)
5.1 Software Download via RS-232 Port (LCT) Using the Flash Loader Program
To download the software on any Orion3 device, do the following steps:
1. Power off the device. You may extract the unit a little from the subrack, minirack or UTTx
housing.
2. Connect the RS-232 connector of the device (Monitor, LCT) with the Com port (RS-232) of
the Personal Computer.
3. Start the program “flashloader.exe” on your Personal Computer (Double-click on the icon).
You can download the software on the following link:
http://www.flexdsl.ch/extranetfiles/Software/FlashLoader_V12.zip
4. Select “Set Loader Communication” in the “Setting” menu and perform the settings as shown
in the Figure below and click “Ok”.