Bosch VG4 Series Manual
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- Page 1 AutoDome Modular Camera System VG4 Series Firmware Update Manual Firmware Update Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Upgrading Firmware with the CTFID 3.3.1 CTFID does not Connect 3.3.2 BILINX 3.3.3 Serial (RS232 or RS485) 3.3.4 Firmware Upgrade via CTFID Fails Auto Tracker Does not Activate with ON 78 ENTER Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Firmware Update Manual F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10... - Page 4 | Table of Contents AutoDome Modular Camera System F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10 Firmware Update Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Page 5: Vg4 Firmware Update Via A Tcp/Ip Network
200, 300, 500i Series User’s Manual for specific instructions on configuring the IP AutoDome camera. The VG4 service pack is available on the Bosch Security Systems Web site or on a CD. To download the service pack from the Web, navigate to www.boschsecurity.us, click the CCTV link, then click Software under the Download Library heading. -
Page 6: Navigate To The Firmware Update Page
Click the Settings link, located at the top of the page. Figure 1.1 Livepage Screen Click the Service Settings link in the left pane. Figure 1.2 Settings Main Screen F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10 Firmware Update Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. -
Page 7: Upload The Firmware Files
The VG4 service pack is available on the Bosch Security Systems Web site or on a CD. To download the service pack from the Web, navigate to www.boschsecurity.us, click the CCTV link, then click Software under the Download Library heading. -
Page 8: Selecting The Files
CAUTION! If a service pack contains an IP upgrade file (Vip_x_app1.fw), you must upgrade the IP firmware before you perform any other firmware update (SCBootApp.g4i or SCMain.g4i). Figure 1.4 Choose Directory F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10 Firmware Update Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. - Page 9 CAUTION! Installing a file with a lower version number or skipping the installation of a file with a greater version number may cause instability within the system. Click the Upload Firmware button to load the files. The page displays a progress bar. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Firmware Update Manual F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10...
- Page 10 If upgrading just the IP Communications module firmware, the upgrade is complete. – If upgrading the AutoDome CPU firmware, after the AutoDome reinitializes and displays the splash screen, the firmware update is complete. F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10 Firmware Update Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Page 11: Vg4 Firmware Updates Via The Ctfid
AutoDome using a BNC to USB (Bilinx) connection or via a serial (RS232/RS485) connection. Bilinx is a communication format 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 VP-USB). -
Page 12: Bilinx Connections
2.1.1 Bilinx Connections To create a Bilinx interface between a PC and a VG4 AutoDome you must have a Bosch VP-USB connector. The connector has a USB connector on one end and a female BNC on the other end. Figure 2.1 illustrates the interface connections: Figure 2.1 PC to VG4 AutoDome Connections... -
Page 13: Launching With A Bilinx Connection
Select the Select an alternate interface radio button and click Continue. Figure 2.4 Alternate Interface dialog box Ensure that the Serial radio button is selected. Select the COM Port that is connected to the DB9 connector. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Firmware Update Manual F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10... -
Page 14: Update The Vg4 Autodome Firmware
A VG4 AutoDome firmware update consists of a service pack that includes all required files and directories. The VG4 service pack is available on the Bosch Security Systems Web site or on a CD. To download the service pack from the Web, navigate to www.boschsecurity.us, click the CCTV link, then click Software under the Download Library heading. -
Page 15: Minimum Requirements
Insert the VG4 AutoDome Service Pack update CD into the CD drive or download the service pack from the Bosch Security Systems Web site. Click the Firmware Upload button, the lower left button on the right pane of the CTFID Main Screen. - Page 16 The CTFID automatically selects the required files to update the AutoDome to the latest versions. The Select Firmware Upload dialog box displays the firmware components that the CTFID installs. F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10 Firmware Update Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
- Page 17 CTFID software to download the current device settings and then upload this file after the completion of the firmware update. Click the Upload Firmware button. Click Yes to start the update process. Figure 2.11 Firmware Upgrade Warning Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Firmware Update Manual F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10...
- Page 18 NOTICE! When the upgrade operation is complete, the CTFID may display the Load Configuration dialog box. Disregard this dialog box; the CTFID removes this dialog box once the AutoDome reconnects to the CTFID. F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10 Firmware Update Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
- Page 19 VG4 Firmware Updates via the CTFID | en 12. Confirm that the CTFID Main Screen displays the new firmware version for the AutoDome. Figure 2.14 Device Information Screen Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Firmware Update Manual F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10...
- Page 20 | VG4 Firmware Updates via the CTFID AutoDome Modular Camera System F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10 Firmware Update Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
– DirectX version The version of DirectX must be 9.0c or higher. Install the latest version, which is available on the VG4 CD, in the Tools directory, or at the Bosch Security Systems Web site (www.boschsecurity.us). Bosch Security Systems, Inc. -
Page 22: Ip Firmware Update Error
Figure 3.1 IP Firmware Upgrade URL Click Browse and navigate to the IP directory. Select the IP firmware file and click OK. Then click Upload to attempt the IP firmware upload again. If the upgrade fails again, contact Bosch technical support for assistance. -
Page 23: Bilinx
If using RS485, ensure that the termination resistor has been installed. 3.3.4 Firmware Upgrade via CTFID Fails Try to repeat the upgrade a second time. If the upgrade continues to fail, contact Bosch tech- nical support. Auto Tracker Does not Activate with ON 78 ENTER If the Auto Tracker does not activate when you enter the ON 78 ENTER command, check the version of the VCA firmware. - Page 24 Firmware Update via a TCP/IP Network, page 1 for detailed steps to install the firmware updates). Once the VCA_boot.g4i and the VCA_App.g4i files are successfully the AutoDome will restart and the Auto Tracker will operate correctly. F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10 Firmware Update Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
- Page 26 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 850 Greenfield Road Lancaster PA, 17522 Telephone +1 800 289 0096 +1 585 223 9180 www.boschsecurity.us © Bosch Security Systems, Inc., 2007; F01U076008 | 3.0 | 2007.10; Data subject to change without notice...