Firmware update
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Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V1.1.0
Firmware update
You should update firmware only to change camera functions or fix bugs.
Consider
: Any firmware update may not only add new features to a camera or fix
bugs. It may also replace previous features or change camera characteristics.
Firmware update with Vimba
We recommend to install
Vimba
completely.
1. Download and install
Vimba
.
The download includes the
Vimba Firmware Updater
and the
Vimba Manual
.
2. To update the firmware, follow the instructions of the
Vimba Manual
.
Keep the camera connected
•
Keep the camera and the computer running while you are executing a
firmware update.
•
If the camera is powered down during firmware update, the camera firmware
may get into a non-functional state.
Vimba Driver Installer
Windows: By default,
Vimba Driver Installer
is installed as well.
Downloads
•
https://www.alliedvision.com/software
•
For firmware updates, see
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/firmware.html
Recovering firmware without Vimba
We recommend to use the
Vimba Firmware Updater
for easy handling.
If you want to recover the firmware without installing
Vimba
, please contact
Fallback mode
If firmware update fails,
•
The camera is displayed as “Fallback” on the USB bus.
•
The camera is not recognized by
Vimba Viewer
.
•
You can repeat firmware update.
Firmware update errors
Should the firmware recovery not succeed, please contact
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