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2.2

Upgrading the VG4 200 or 300 Series AutoDome

 

The firmware upgrade process for a VG4 200 or 300 Series AutoDome requires updates to one

 

or all of the following files:

 

 

 

 

 

 

File Name

AutoDome Series/Module

Function

 

Vip_x_app1.fw

IP Communications Module

Updates the IP Comms module firmware.

 

SCBootApp.g4i

200, 300, 500i

Updates the system controller boot firmware.

 

SCMain.g4i

200, 300, 500i

Updates the system controller firmware.

 

FPGA_SC.g4i

200, 300

Updates the FPGA chip.

 

FPGA_VCA.g4i

500i

Updates the FPGA chip.

 

VCA_boot.g4i

500i

Updates PTZ camera Video Content Analysis

 

 

 

firmware. Install this file during the installation

 

 

 

of the SCBoot.g4i file.

 

 

 

 

 

VCA_app.g4i

500i

Updates PTZ camera Video Content Analysis

 

 

 

firmware. Install this file during the installation

 

 

 

of the SCMain.g4i file.

 

 

 

 

 

language_Lang

200, 300, 500i

Uploads an additional language file for the VG4

 

 

 

on-screen display menus.

 

 

 

 

 

The next sections contain information and instructions you need before upgrading a VG4 200

 

or 300 Series AutoDome with the CTFID application.

2.2.1

Determining Minimum Requirements

The table below summarizes the information for the first full production versions of the VG4 200 or 300 Series AutoDome firmware. If the AutoDome receiving an upgrade contains firmware files older than the files below, the AutoDome is considered a pre-production model. To determine the versions of the firmware files:

1.Issue the ON-66-ENTERcommand twice, in quick succession.

The AutoDome displays the current firmware levels for the AutoDome files.

2.Compare the firmware levels with the following table:

Component

First Released Version

Release Date

SC Boot (SCBootApp.g4i)

01.00.00.01

November 2006

SC Main (SCMain.g4i)

01.00.00.02

November 2006

VCA_App.g4i

01.00.00.01

April 2007

VCA_boot (VCA_boot.g4i)

00.06.00.00

April 2007

IP-Panel (vip_x_app1.fw)

2.00.00.58

November 2006

Service packs may not properly update a pre-production model. If you do need to update a pre-production model, follow the special instructions in Section 3.1 Pre-production Firmware Versions (All Models), on page 31.

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Contents AutoDome Modular Camera System Page Table of Contents Iv en Table of Contents AutoDome Modular Camera System 1VG4 Firmware Updates via a TCP/IP Network Determining the IP Communications Module2Upgrading the IP AutoDome To determine the IP Communications ModuleHardware Version IP Communications Module Firmware Version Supporting Software Requirements Upgrading the VG4 100 Series AutoDomeDetermining Minimum Requirements 200, 300, 500i Series Release Firmware Version Release DateSelecting the Service Pack Beginning the Firmware Update Process Select Settings linkService Settings Maintenance option Updating VG4 100 Series IP AutoDome FirmwareUpdating VG4 200, 300 or 500i Series IP AutoDome Firmware Order to Upload FilesFile Name AutoDome Series/Module Function With. See .4.2 Selecting the Service Pack, Selecting and Uploading Firmware FilesSymbol Description Select a Firmware file to uploadUpload progress bar Alternate Language Option 10 Language folderChanging the VG4 AutoDome OSD Language Exit the Language menu and then the Main menuVG4 Firmware Updates via the Ctfid Upgrading the VG4 200 or 300 Series AutoDome Determining Minimum Requirements2Selecting the Service Pack System Controller Main Start with Service Pack Release Date3Hardware Connections 1Bilinx Connections 2Serial ConnectionsLaunching the Ctfid Software Launching with a Bilinx ConnectionLaunching with a RS232/RS485 Serial Connection Ctfid Detect Device ScreenDownloading AutoDome Device Settings Uploading a VG4 100 Series AutoDome Service Pack Uploading VG4 AutoDome Firmware FilesUploading a VG4 200 or VG4 300 Series AutoDome Service Pack 10 Select VG4 100 Series Firmware Image FileMust start with. See .2.2 Selecting the Service Pack, on 5Updating the SC Boot file 12 Choose a Service Pack14 Service Pack subcomponents 15 Firmware Update Warning 17 Successful SCBoot Upgrade Updating the SC Main Files19 Firmware upgrade warning Click OK to complete the upgrade process Additional Language Option 22 Select Language folderFrom the Ctfid Main window Pre-production Firmware Versions All Models VG4 Series Firmware Version IdentificationModule Name Filename Web Browser IssuesVG4 AutoDome with an IP Communications Module Microsoft Internet Explorer versionIP Firmware Update Error 3IP Firmware Upgrade FailsVCA App File Fails Upload Upgrading Firmware with the Ctfid Ctfid does not Connect4Firmware Upgrade via Ctfid Fails Serial RS232 or RS4855Auto Tracker Does not Activate with on 78 Enter Page USA