User's Guide

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EVR-VPXDOC-0036 VP Series 2000 User Guide
DIVIGRAPH
Rev 2.4.1
September 2021
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System Compatibility
VP Series 2000 devices with firmware v2.1.2.2 and 3.x.x.x can co-exist in one System 1 enterprise
provided the following pre-requisites are met:
System 1 version 19.2 or 20.1 with appropriate service packs are installed.
System 1 Ranger Pro plugin build 301xx or later is installed.
! CAUTION
DO NOT upgraded previously configured VP Series 2000 devices to firmware v3.x.x.x or later before
updating the Ranger Pro plugin from build 20226 or earlier to 3101XX or later.
Failure to adhere to this requirement will result in decommissioned devices.
Update Device Firmware Using the VP Series 2000 Configuration Software
Either the USB NFC reader or over the air method can be used to update the device firmware using the
VP Series 2000 configuration software. The over the air method is used for updating WirelessHART
devices connected to an Emerson gateway.
Remove the VP Series 2000 devices to be updated from the field to update firmware using the VP Series
2000 configuration software and a USB NFC reader.
To individually update the e-module firmware using a USB NFC reader:
1. Open the VP Series 2000 configuration software
2. Connect the USB NFC reader to the computer running the VP Series 2000 configuration software.
3. Place the VP Series 2000 device upside down on the USB NFC reader pad.
4. Select the NFC Managertab.
5. Select the “Firmware Manager” tab.
6. Select a valid firmware file for the upgrade - theCompatibilitycolumn will indicate whether it can
be used with the selected device.
7. If the firmware is compatible and the device is ready, you will be able to click onUpgradeto
update the firmware.
8. The update progress will be displayed in the “Software > Firmware Version” section of theNFC
Managertab.