Kramer Electronics VP-12x8 - Manual (Page 26)

Flash Memory Upgrade
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10. Close the “ Atmel – Flip” window.
11. Disconnect the power on the
VP-12x8.
12. If required, disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VP-12x8 unit
from the Null-modem adapter.
13. Release the FLASH PROG button on the rear panel (Table 3).
14. Connect the power to the
VP-12x8.
Upon initialization, the new VP-12x8 software version shows in the
STATUS 7-segment Display.
8.2 Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade
The VP-12x8 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
8.2.1 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: “ 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.
8.2.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the
VP-12x8, do the following:
1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 port (COM 1) on the VP-12x8 to a Null-
modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat
cable to the RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC.
2. Set the ETHERNET PROGRAM/NORMAL switches, located on the
machine underside, to PROGRAM.
1 File names are liable to change from time to time