GE iBox Installation And Maintenance Manual

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GE Grid Solutions iBox/iBox KitInstallation and Maintenance GuideGE Information 994-0047-5.10-4 65Downloading Code FilesWhen toDownloadThere are two reasons for downloading code files:• If the iBox has performed self-diagnostics and determined that the flash memoryis either erased or corrupt, it will display the D25S> prompt on the systemmonitor when it requires code files to be downloaded• If the iBox software program features need to be changed or upgraded, theexisting flash memory can be erased, and new code downloaded.ProgrammingFlash MemoryThere are three ways to program iBox flash memory (the one you use will depend onyour system options and network type):• Connect a PC, running terminal emulation software, to the WESMAINT port.This procedure is described below.• Use SGConfig to access the iBox through the WESMAINT port.• Using a parallel port adapter and software utility, connect directly to the iBoxBDM (Background Debug Mode) port. This procedure, which facilitates veryfast downloads, is used during the manufacture of the iBox.BeforeDownloadingWhen a new code image is downloaded into the iBox flash memory, the amount ofmemory reserved for the configuration’s data region, also referred to as the “Base”region, may not be large enough.If this occurs, the following message (or a similar message) displays:The configuration’s data region overlaps the currentConfiguration Header (NVHEADER). Relocate theConfiguration Header / NVRAM to

, or set data sizeto and re-download. Application will NOT bestarted.If this message appears, refer to the SGConfig online help on how to set the iBoxDevice Properties to increase the Base System area.Note Using the Windows HyperTerminal for a code download procedure can take up totwo hours to complete.Continued on next page