Kramer Electronics VS-3232V User Manual

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KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Flash Memory Upgrade

9 Flash Memory Upgrade

The

VS-3232V lets you upgrade both the:

Switcher Microcontroller (see section 9.1)

Ethernet Microcontroller (see section 9.2)

9.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade

The

VS-3232V 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 9.1.1)

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 9.1.2)

Upgrading Firmware (see section 9.1.3)

9.1.1

Downloading from the Internet

You can download the up-to-date file

from the Internet. To do so:

1. Go to our Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com and download the file:

“FLIP_VS3232V.zip” from the Technical Support section.

2. Extract the file: “FLIP_VS3232V.zip” to a folder (for example, C:\Program

Files\Kramer Flash).

3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”.

9.1.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port

Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a

VS-3232V unit, do

the following:

1. Turn the unit OFF.
2. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port according to section 6.4.1.
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