Kramer Electronics VP-12x8 - Manual (Page 21)

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Flash Memory Upgrade
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8 Flash Memory Upgrade
The VP-12x8 lets you upgrade both microcontrollers:
The Switcher Microcontroller (see section 8.1)
The Ethernet Microcontroller (see section 8.2)
8.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade
The VP-12x8 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 8.1.1)
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 8.1.2)
Upgrading Firmware (see section 8.1.3)
8.1.1 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_VP12x8.zip” from the Technical Support section.
2. Extract the file: “FLIP_VP12x8.zip” to a folder (for example, C:\Program
Files\Kramer Flash).
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”.
8.1.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-12x8 unit, do
the following:
1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port according to section 6.2.
2. Push the rear panel FLASH PROG button 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