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2 | VG4 Firmware Updates via the CTFID | |||
| This chapter details the procedure to update the firmware files for a VG4 100, 200, or a 300 | |||
| Series AutoDome® using the Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices (CTFID). The CTFID | |||
| connects a computer to an AutoDome using a BNC to USB (Bilinx) connection or via a serial | |||
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| Bilinx is a communication protocol that allows you to update the firmware for a VG4 Series | |||
| over the video cable (coaxial or passive UTP). For a Bilinx connection, the CTFID is connected | |||
| to an AutoDome using a BNC to USB converter (Bosch part | |||
| the AutoDome is connected to a computer through the DB9 Com port. | |||
| The version of the CTFID software must be version 3.04 or higher to interface with an | |||
| AutoDome. (Visit www.boschsecurity.com for the latest version of the CTFID software). For | |||
| further references and details, refer to the CTFID online help, to the CTFIC User’s Manual and | |||
| to the AutoDome Modular Camera System Installation Manual. | |||
| 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. | |||
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i | NOTICE! Use this upgrade method with an AutoDome using a standard, | |||
Communications Module installed. If your AutoDome is | ||||
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2.1 | Upgrading the VG4 100 Series AutoDome | |||
| The upgrade process for a VG4 100 Series AutoDome differs from the process to upgrade a | |||
| VG4 200 or 300 Series AutoDome. The firmware update process for a VG4 100 Series | |||
| AutoDome requires you to upload one image (.img) file to the AutoDome. | |||
| The table below summarizes firmware releases for the VG4 100 Series AutoDome: | |||
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| 1.05 | 1.09 | November 28, 2006 |
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| 1.06 | 1.10 | December 14, 2006 |
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| 1.07 | 1.11 | January 26, 2007 |
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| 1.08 | 1.12 | February 21, 2007 |
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| 1.09 | 1.13 | February 23, 2007 |
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| If you are upgrading a VG4 100 Series AutoDome refer to section Section 2.3 Hardware | |||
Connections, on page 15, for instructions on connecting a VG4 100 Series AutoDome to the CTIFD application.
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. | Firmware Update Manual | F.01U.097.269 1.06 2011.09 |
