Flash Memory Upgrade
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9 Flash Memory Upgrade
The
VS-88HC
lets you upgrade both microcontrollers:
The Switcher Microcontroller (see section 9.1)
The Ethernet Microcontroller (see section 9.2)
9.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade
The
VS-88HC
firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you
upgrade
1
to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process
involves:
Downloading from the Internet (see section 9.1.1)
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 9.1.2)
Upgrading Firmware (see section 9.1.3)
9.1.1
Downloading from the Internet
You can download the up-to-date file
2
from the Internet. To do so:
1. Go to our Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com and download the file:
“
FLIP_VS88HC.zip
” from the Technical Support section.
2. Extract the file: “
FLIP_VS88HC.zip
” to a folder (for example, C:\Program
Files\Kramer Flash).
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “
FLIP.EXE
”.
9.1.2
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a
VS-88HC
unit, do
the following:
1. Connect the RS-232
DB9 rear panel port according to section 7.1.
2. Push the rear panel FLASH PROG button
3
to
Program
using a small
screwdriver.
3. Switch the unit ON.
Note: this sequence is critical – first push the FLASH PROG button and then turn
on the unit
1 Upgrade should be carried out by skilled technical personnel. Failure to upgrade correctly will result in the malfunction of
the machine
2 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only. File names are liable to change from time to time
3 Item 19 in Table 3
