Using the HP DTC Manager/UX

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Why downloading is necessary

The ﬁrmware of the DTC contains only the code for self-test, self-diagnostics, and

download protocol. Most of the DTCs operational software must be loaded when

the DTC is powered-up through a process referred to as software download. The

software code to be downloaded to each DTC resides permanently on the computer

that is responsible for managing and controlling the operations of that DTC. This

download code is created from the DTC conﬁguration ﬁles.

The parameters listed above cannot be changed without interrupting the functioning

of the DTC. This is why a download is necessary to change these parameters.

Downloading the configuration

Note You must exit from the dtcconfig utility before you can download the configuration.

1 Use one of these two methods to download the software.

• Reset the DTC and start the download process. This example command resets

mydtc1 (the DTC Name):

dtcreset mydtc1

• Switch the DTC off and on again to download it with the configuration.

2 The configuration files and functional code are downloaded to the DTC. Wait for

the download to finish successfully. Successful download is indicated by the

following displays for each DTC type (refer to the DTC hardware manuals for

complete explanations of the download).

• DTC 16TN—On the rear panel, the LED displays a fixed 1. (the dot flashes).

• DTC 16—Green fixed LED.

• DTC 48—The DTC display window shows the status F2. which means the

DTC is ready and functioning normally.

• DTC 72MX—On the front panel, the display is a fixed 1. (the dot flashes)

and the LED is green.