Title: PCM-1 to PCM-2 Upgrade Instructions Sheet 2 of 25 Rev: A Dwg: 873-4514-001
PROCEDURE:
STEP 1. There are three software items that must be downloaded from the Harris
website before beginning the upgrade process.
a. Open a web browser and go to http://support.broadcast.harris.com
b. You will be prompted to login. If you do not have an account you will
need to create one and then login.
c. Once logged in, select “Download Software Updates”
d. Select “Television Transmission”
e. Select “Maxiva”
f. Select “UAX – TCU”
g. Select and download the latest revision of UAX MCM software available.
For example; at the time this procedure was written the latest revision of
MCM software available was “UAX_0029.ace”.
h. Select and download the file “PanelPcPatch_01.01.0003.pcm”
i. Select “Television Transmission” near the top of the page
j. Select “Exciters”
k. Select the proper APEX M2X folder for the modulation used in your
system. For example; if the modulation used is ATSC then select “APEX
M2X ATSC”. Be sure to select the proper modulation for your system.
l. Select and download the latest revision of software available for the
modulation used in your system. For example; at the time this procedure
was written the latest revision of ATSC software available was
“APEXM2X_ATSC_REVAN.s19”.
m. Close the web browser.
STEP 2. Access the transmitter’s front panel and document the information listed
below. This information will need to be entered into the PCM-2 module after it
has been installed.
Figure 1 TCU Panel PC