
Kramer Electronics Ltd.
VS-88DT
– Updating the Firmware
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Updating the Firmware
The
VS-88DT
uses two microcontrollers that run firmware located in flash memory. The
firmware for these microcontrollers may be upgraded independently.
To upgrade the main microcontroller firmware
:
download the latest firmware file to your PC, (for example,
VS-88DT_V1.1.1111_030713.bin
).
2. Open Windows Explorer on your PC.
3. Power off the
VS-88DT
.
4. Connect the
VS-88DT
to your PC using a USB cable.
5. Power on the
VS-88DT
while holding down the OFF button.
6. After a few seconds a removable drive is displayed in your Windows Explorer. Release
the OFF button.
7. Copy the firmware file from your PC to the new removable drive.
8. After the file has been transferred, power-cycle the
VS-88DT
.
As soon as the
VS-88DT
is ready for operation, the upgrade process is complete.
To upgrade the I/O microcontroller firmware
:
1. Download the latest firmware file, (for example,
VS-88DT_IO(v02)_030713.bin
) from
2. Open Windows Explorer on your PC.
3. Power off the
VS-88DT
.
4. Connect the
VS-88DT
to your PC using a USB cable.
5. Power on the
VS-88DT
while holding down the OFF button.
6. Copy the firmware file from your PC to the new removable drive.
7. After the file has been transferred, power-cycle the
VS-88DT
.
As soon as the
VS-88DT
is ready for operation, the upgrade process is complete.