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10 Flash Memory Upgrade
You upgrade both the
VS-169TP
:
•
Switcher Firmware (see
Section 10.1
•
Ethernet Firmware (see
)
Section 10.2
10.1 Switcher Firmware Upgrade
)
The
VS-169TP
uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH
memory.
The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be
downloaded from the Kramer Web site at
www.kramerelectronics.com
10.2 Ethernet Firmware Upgrade
.
The
VS-169TP
firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you
upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes!
The process involves:
•
Downloading the upgrade package from the Internet
•
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port
•
Upgrading the firmware
10.2.1 Downloading from the Internet
You can download the up-to-date file
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1. Go to our Web site at
from the Internet. To do so:
http://www.Kramerelectronics.com
and download
the file: “
SetKFRETH11-xx.zip
”
from the technical support section.
2. Extract the file “
SetKFRETH11-xx.zip
”
package, which includes the
KFR-Programmer application setup and the
.s19
firmware file, to a folder
(for example, C:\Program Files\KFR Upgrade).
3. Install the KFR-Programmer Application.
10.2.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the
VS-169TP
, do the following:
1. Connect the RS-232
9-pin D-sub rear panel port according to
Section 6.1
2. Push the rear panel ETHERNET FLASH button to
Program
using a
small screwdriver.
.
3. Connect the power on your machine.
1 File names are liable to change from time to time