Honeywell ADEMCO MX8000 Installation And Operation Manual page 188

MX8000 Installation and Operation Guide
EDITING THE BAT FILE
You must edit the "bat" file supplied with your upgrade software if you are not able to use the COM 1 port on
your computer. To edit the bat file:
1. In Windows, load Notepad.
2. In Notepad, select "File" and then select "Open" from the drop-down menu.
3. In the Notepad "Files of type:" window select All Files.
4. Change the folder in Notepad to match the folder where your update software is stored. The "bat" file
name should be displayed.
5. Select the "bat" file and the screen will appear similar to the below display.
App_Update -cCOM1 -eerase_app.txt -aP124060VB1.51.lzs
6. Edit the –cCOM1 command to match the COM port you are using. (DO NOT DELETE the –c as it
defines the that the following characters are the COM port name.) For example, if you are using COM
port 2, your display will be similar to the below display.
App_Update -cCOM2 -eerase_app.txt -aP124060VB1.51.lzs
7. Do a File Save in Notepad and then do a File Exit. Your modified "bat" file is ready for use.
8. Return to the UPDATE PROCEDURE on page B–1.
B–2