Specifications

Performing Downloads
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Terminal-to-
Terminal
Application
Upload
Serial cable with
RJ45-type connector
on each end to
connect RS232 ports
of sending and
receiving terminal;
Receiving terminal
must have same (or
larger) SRAM size as
the sending terminal
Sending and
receiving terminal
must have the same
bootloader version;
Correct and complete
application program
resides on the
sending terminal
Performs full application
transfer only;
Overwrites all records
stored in application
memory, both protected and
non-protected
Terminal-to-
Terminal
Operating
System
Upload
Serial cable with
RJ45-type connector
on each end to
connect RS232 ports
of sending and
receiving terminal;
Receiving terminal
must have same (or
larger) SRAM size as
the sending terminal
Sending and
receiving terminal
should have the same
(or similar) boot-
loader version
Completely overwrites the
existing Omni 3200
operating system;
Completely overwrites an
existing application
program;
Overwrites all settings on
the receiving terminal,
including CONFIG.SYS,
date/time, and System
Password, with those of the
sending terminal;
Requires that an application
download be performed
afterwards;
Upgrades (or downgrades)
the current TXO operating
system version
Table 18 Comparison of Download Methods
Download
Type
Hardware
Requirements
Software
Requirements
Download Options and
Features
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