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4. Using the Windows cmd.exe application, ping the IP address of the AutoDome.

– If you do not receive a response from the ping, recycle the power to the AutoDome.

– If you receive a response from the ping, proceed to the next step.

5. Launch Internet Explorer and navigate to the IP address of the AutoDome.

6. Click the Service link at the top of the page.

7. Click the Maintenance link, located in the left pane, then click the Firmware Upload link.

8. Click the Search button and navigate to the temporary directory that contains only the VCAApp.G4i and the SCMain.G4i files and click OK.

9. Click the Upload button to start the update process.

The upload process prompts you to select the components to update.

10. Accept the default file selections.

The AutoDome attempts to upload the VCA App first.

11. Once the VCA App upload progresses to 1% turn OFF the power to the AutoDome and close Internet Explorer.

12. Remove the SCMain.G4i file from the temporary directory.

13. Turn ON the power for the AutoDome.

14. Launch Internet Explorer and navigate to the IP address of the AutoDome.

The AutoDome IP interface takes some time to communicate with the AutoDome. The interface displays the following message:

Waiting for camera

Do not proceed to the next step until communication is established with the AutoDome.

15. Click the Service link at the top of the page.

16. Click the Maintenance link, located in the left pane, then click the Firmware Upload link.

17. Click the Search button and navigate to the directory that contains only the VCAApp.G4i file and click OK.

18. Click the Upload button to start the update process.

The upload process prompts you to select the components to update.

19. Accept the default selections.

The AutoDome uploads the VCA App and restarts automatically after the upload finishes.

20. Issue the ON 66 ENTER command twice, in quick succession, to verify that the VCA App is restored.

3.4

Upgrading Firmware with the CTFID

 

These suggestions are applicable if upgrading using the CTFID software with either a Bilinx or

 

a serial hardware connection.

3.4.1

CTFID does not Connect

 

Ensure that the latest version of CTFID has been installed from a CD or downloaded from the

 

Bosch web site (www.boschsecurity.us).

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Firmware Update Manual

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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 ModuleHardware Version IP Communications Module Firmware Version 2Upgrading the IP AutoDomeTo determine the IP Communications Module 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 FirmwareFile Name AutoDome Series/Module Function Updating VG4 200, 300 or 500i Series IP AutoDome FirmwareOrder to Upload Files 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 Requirements3Hardware Connections 2Selecting the Service PackSystem Controller Main Start with Service Pack Release Date 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 versionVCA App File Fails Upload IP Firmware Update Error3IP Firmware Upgrade Fails 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