Kramer Electronics VS-3232A - Manual (Page 50)

Flash Memory Upgrade
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10 Flash Memory Upgrade
The VS-3232A lets you upgrade both the:
• Switcher Microcontroller (see
Section 10.1
• Ethernet Microcontroller (see
)
Section 10.2
10.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade
)
The VS-3232A firmware is located in FLASH memory, which can be
upgraded to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process
involves:
• Downloading from the Internet (see
Section 10.1.1
• Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see
)
Section 10.1.2
• Upgrading Firmware (see
)
Section 10.1.3
10.1.1 Downloading from the Internet
)
You can download the up-to-date file
1
from the Internet. To do so:
1. Go to our Web site at http://www.Kramerelectronics.com and download the
file: “FLIP_VS3232A.zip” from the Technical Support section.
2. Extract the file: “FLIP_VS3232A.zip” to a folder (for example, C:\Program
Files\Kramer Flash).
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”.
10.1.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS-3232A unit, do
the following:
1. Turn the unit OFF.
2. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port according to Section 7.6.1
3. Push the rear panel FLASH MAIN button through the hole using a small
screwdriver.
.
4. Switch the unit ON.
Note: this sequence is critical – first push the FLASH MAIN button and then
turn on the unit
1 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only. File names are liable to change from time to time