How to perform a firmware upgrade the in the B465 using TeraTerm.
- Navigate to http://US.Boschsecurity.com. Browse to: Product Catalog > Intrusion Alarm Systems > Conettix Communications > Conettix Communicators. Select the B465 Product Page and click on the Software Downloads Tab.
- Download and save the latest firmware file to a location on the computer, then extract the files from the ZIP file. The firmware file required for use with TeraTerm ends with a *.kfw extension.
- Connect a USB A to USB A cable (Bosch p/n B99) between a computer and the B465. When using a store purchased cable, be sure to use a ‘Computer to Peripheral ‘cable and not a ‘Computer to Computer’ type cable.
- Open TeraTerm.
- The New connection dialogue opens. Click on the Serial radio button and select the port configured for the B465. Press OK.
Figure 1 New Connection Page
- Press the keyboard ENTER key and [Enter Passcode] displays. Enter the default Log-in password: B465.
- Select 8: Maintenance and 5: Firmware Update. The display reads Start Xmodem transfer of upgrade image file <*.kfw>.
Figure 2 Menus to select Firmware Update
- The screen displays; Start Xmodem Transfer of upgrade image file. Select File > Transfer > XMODEM > Send….
Figure 3 XMODEM Send dialog
- In the XMODEM Send dialog window, navigate to the folder location and select the downloaded firmware update software. The file will end in *.kfw extension.
Figure 4 Select Firmware File
- Click on Open to start the firmware update. The TeraTerm: XMODEM Send dialog box opens and indicates the update process.
Figure 5 Tera Term XMODEM Send dialog
- When the file transfer completes, the Tera Term: XMODEM Send dialog box closes automatically. Within the TeraTerm window, an updating to firmware version “x.xx.xxx” message displays, and the B465 automatically reboots.
- Notice! Do not power off the module during this phase. Powering off might cause permanent damage to the B465.
- Close the TeraTerm session, and re-launch TeraTerm.
- Log back into TeraTerm as described previously to re-establish communication from your laptop to the B465. Communication between the B465, receiver(s), and the connected control panel is restored.
