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4K Vertex – User Manual
Do I need to use the USB power supply?
Yes. Due to the advanced features, the Vertex draws more power than previous HDfury models. The
Vertex power supply must be used at all times.
Is the Vertex power supply the same as that used by the HDfury1, HDfury2, and GammaX?
No. The power supply for the HDfury1, HDfury2 and GammaX kits are 0.5A max current. The HDfury3 is
1A max current. The Vertex power supply can supply up to 2.0A. Do not use an HDfury1, HDfury2, or
GammaX power supplies with the Vertex.
What sort of power supply does the Vertex use?
Vertex power supply adheres to these requirements:
- Provides REGULATED (+/- 5%) 5VDC power with 2.0A min DC current
- Delivers the power through a mini usb connector.
Trying to use an AC/DC adaptor that doesn't adhere to these three requirements may destroy the
Vertex. Do not use the power supply from the HDfury1, HDfury2, or GammaX with the Vertex.
I tried to update my unit, it failed and Vertex is shown as USBBOOT under Windows?
Some users are reporting Vertex as USBBOOT USBXPRESS under windows after firmware update
attempt. USBBOOT means Vertex is in the booltoader state, waiting for the actual FW
It means that the update of MCU FW failed or was not even launched properly or cut in between. That
leaves the device in bootloader ready to accept the FW update again. Make sure the PC Windows GUI is
closed (not running), unplug/replug Vertex, eventually reboot your computer and launch the FW update
again.
Make sure you are using the right Silabs driver for your Windows version and USB port version in use as
per explanations on p.19
