Harris Constellation - Configure Communication Parameters

Harris Corporation Constellation™
Downloading New Software 9-7
SYSTEM
SOFTWARE
UPGRADES
a. Hex File
Use the Browse button to locate the Const*_*.hex (Const5_5.hex)
file. This file is located in the folder where you unzipped the Install.exe
file.
b. Download Setup, Sliding Window Size
The size depends on the position of the radio in the network. See Figure
9-1
for the formula.
• Local Download: 3.
• Remote Download: The size = 2 x n + 1, where n = links away from the
local site.
c. Connection
Master Address: The Master Address must be different from any
FarScan/NE addresses present in the network you are downloading
into.
Target Address: The target address is the FarScan or NE address of
the radio where the software will be downloaded.
Configure Communication Parameters
1. From the Keypad menu tree of the Constellation radio, choose
CONFIGURATION > NETWORK MANAGEMENT > COMM PORT
SETTINGS
FARSCAN BAUD: 57600
FARSCAN PARITY: NONE
Or Monitor or Versatility settings, if that port is used instead.
2. Exit the Keypad menu tree, and choose Port Setup from the Software
download setup dialog box. See Figure 9-4.
3. The Download Port Settings dialog box appears.