User guide

SATELLINE-3AS NMS / NMS Epic / NMS 869 / VHF

User Guide, Version 1.0

SOFTWARE UPDATE

The software of SATELLINE-3AS(d) NMS is stored in a flash memory. If needed, the software can

be updated. Reprogramming of the actual firmware of the radio modem is performed by

running the appropriate .exe file that includes the desired version of the software. The radio

modem must be in the

Programming Mode

while performing the flash update procedure.

For example, SATELLINE_3AS_NMS_sw_4_1_2.exe is the software file for updating the software

version 4.1.2 in the SATELLINE-3AS NMS radio modems.

1. Connect RS-232 cable to PC COM-port and Port 1 of the radio modem.

2. Connect the power supply cable.

3. Connect PROG pin to ground (if using the NARS-1F adapter, slide the switch away from the

radio modem).

4. Switch the power ON, the radio modem shifts now into the

Programming Mode

5. Run the desired flash update file and follow the instructions.

6. After the update, remember to disconnect the PROG pin (if using the NARS-1F adapter, slide

the switch towards the radio modem). The radio modem returns to the

Data Transfer Mode

using the updated software version.

WARNING! THE FLASH UPDATE PROCEDURE MUST BE CAREFULLY CONDUCTED. IF AN

INTERRUPTION (FOR EXAMPLE POWER LOSS) OCCURRED DURING THE TRANSFER OF THE

ACTUAL PROGRAM CODE, THE RADIO MODEM WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION AND IT

MUST BE SENT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FOR FLASH UPDATE.