Manual

FC-10ETH - Flash Memory Upgrade

6 Flash Memory Upgrade

The FC-10ETH firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to

the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes!

6.1 Upgrading Version 1 Devices

The process involves:

 Downloading the upgrade package from the Internet (see Section 6.1.1)

 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (COM 1) (see Section 6.1.2)

 Upgrading the firmware (see Section 6.1.3)

6.1.1 Downloading from the Internet

You can download the up-to-date file from the Internet (file names are liable to

change from time to time). To download:

1. Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com and download the

file: fc10eth_11.zip” from the technical support section.

2. Extract the file fc10eth_11.zip” package, which includes the

KFR-Programmer application setup and the .s19 firmware file, to a folder (for

example, C:\Program Files\KFR Upgrade).

3. Install the KFR-Programmer Application.

6.1.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port

Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on the FC-10ETH, do the

following:

1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port (COM 1) on the FC-10ETH to a

null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter with a 9-wire flat

cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC.

2. Set the PROG dipswitch to ON.

3. Connect the power on your machine.