Kramer Electronics VS-169TP - Manual (Page 35)

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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
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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
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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 1
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.
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3. Connect the power on your machine.
1 File names are liable to change from time to time