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1VG4 Firmware Updates via a TCP/IP Network

The IP AutoDome® incorporates a network video server in the IP module. The primary function of the server is to encode video and control data for transmission over a TCP/IP network. The IP AutoDome also allows an operator to update the AutoDome firmware via the TCP/IP network. This chapter applies to a VG4 100, 200, 300, or 500i Series AutoDome with an IP Communications Module. Two versions of the IP Communication Module exist and you must identify the module your application uses. The hardware version of the IP Communications Module used in your IP camera determines which service pack you must use to update the camera firmware.

Refer to the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual, the 100 Series User’s Manual and the 200, 300, 500i Series User’s Manual for specific instructions on configuring the IP AutoDome camera.

The latest VG4 service pack is available on the Bosch Security Systems Web site. To download the service pack from the Web, navigate to www.boschsecurity.us, click the CCTV link, then click Cameras, PTZ and navigate to the product page for your AutoDome. Then click the Software tab on the product page.

To update firmware on a non-IP AutoDome see Section 2 VG4 Firmware Updates via the CTFID, page 13.

CAUTION! If a service pack contains an upgrade to the IP firmware file (Vip_x_app1.fw), you

!must upgrade the IP firmware before you perform any other firmware update. (For example, before uploading SCBootApp.g4i or SCMain.g4i).

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Determining the IP Communications Module

Each IP AutoDome contains a communication module that encodes the video signal for transfer over an IP network. Two versions of the IP Communication Module exist:

–VG4-MTRN-E: older module that uses MPEG-4 encoding

–VG4-MTRN-E1: current module that uses H.264 encoding

Separate service packs exist for the MPEG-4 and the H.264 module. You must first determine the IP Communications Module used in your AutoDome before updating the firmware using an AutoDome Service Pack.

Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

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 Determining the IP Communications Module 1VG4 Firmware Updates via a TCP/IP NetworkHardware Version IP Communications Module Firmware Version 2Upgrading the IP AutoDomeTo determine the IP Communications Module Determining Minimum Requirements 200, 300, 500i Series Upgrading the VG4 100 Series AutoDomeSupporting Software Requirements Release Firmware Version Release DateSelecting the Service Pack Select Settings link Beginning the Firmware Update ProcessUpdating VG4 100 Series IP AutoDome Firmware Service Settings Maintenance optionFile Name AutoDome Series/Module Function Updating VG4 200, 300 or 500i Series IP AutoDome FirmwareOrder to Upload Files Selecting and Uploading Firmware Files With. See .4.2 Selecting the Service Pack,Select a Firmware file to upload Symbol DescriptionUpload progress bar 10 Language folder Alternate Language OptionExit the Language menu and then the Main menu Changing the VG4 AutoDome OSD LanguageVG4 Firmware Updates via the Ctfid Determining Minimum Requirements Upgrading the VG4 200 or 300 Series AutoDome3Hardware Connections 2Selecting the Service PackSystem Controller Main Start with Service Pack Release Date 2Serial Connections 1Bilinx ConnectionsLaunching with a Bilinx Connection Launching the Ctfid SoftwareCtfid Detect Device Screen Launching with a RS232/RS485 Serial ConnectionDownloading AutoDome Device Settings Uploading VG4 AutoDome Firmware Files Uploading a VG4 100 Series AutoDome Service Pack10 Select VG4 100 Series Firmware Image File Uploading a VG4 200 or VG4 300 Series AutoDome Service PackMust start with. See .2.2 Selecting the Service Pack, on 12 Choose a Service Pack 5Updating the SC Boot file14 Service Pack subcomponents 15 Firmware Update Warning Updating the SC Main Files 17 Successful SCBoot Upgrade19 Firmware upgrade warning Click OK to complete the upgrade process 22 Select Language folder Additional Language OptionFrom the Ctfid Main window VG4 Series Firmware Version Identification Pre-production Firmware Versions All ModelsVG4 AutoDome with an IP Communications Module Web Browser IssuesModule Name Filename Microsoft Internet Explorer versionVCA App File Fails Upload IP Firmware Update Error3IP Firmware Upgrade Fails Ctfid does not Connect Upgrading Firmware with the CtfidSerial RS232 or RS485 4Firmware Upgrade via Ctfid Fails5Auto Tracker Does not Activate with on 78 Enter Page USA
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